“ For by dishonesty the few may thrive,The many come to ruin and disgrace. ”
Sophocles, Antigone (c. 441 BC). copy citation
| Author | Sophocles |
|---|---|
| Source | Antigone |
| Topic | disgrace ruin |
| Date | c. 441 BC |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by F. Storr |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/31/31-h/31-h.htm |
Context
“Death for your punishment shall not suffice.
Hanged on a cross, alive ye first shall make
Confession of this outrage. This will teach you
What practices are like to serve your turn.
There are some villainies that bring no gain.
For by dishonesty the few may thrive,
The many come to ruin and disgrace.
GUARD
May I not speak, or must I turn and go
Without a word?—
CREON
Begone! canst thou not see
That e'en this question irks me?
GUARD
Where, my lord?
Is it thy ears that suffer, or thy heart?
CREON”
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