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Antigone

Perseus Greek · Perseus Greek · 406 sections

1. 3.1336

   All that I crave was summed in that prayer.

2. 3.1337

   Then pray no more; for mortals have no release from destined misfortune.

3. 4.1339

   Lead me away, I beg you, a rash, useless man.

4. 4.1340

   I have murdered you, son, unwittingly, and you, too, my wife—the misery! I do not know which way I should look, or where I should seek support. All is

5. 4.1345

   amiss that is in my hands, and, again, a crushing fate has leapt upon my head.

6. 1347

   Wisdom is provided as the chief part of happiness, and our dealings with the gods must be in no way unholy. The great words of arrogant men have to make repayment with great blows, and in old age teach wisdom.

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