Antigone
Sophocles
Sophocles the plays and fragments, Part 3: The Antigone. Jebb, Richard Claverhouse, Sir, translator. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1891.
- Yes, for the prophet-clan was ever fond of money.
- And the race sprung from tyrants loves shameful gain.
- Do you know that you ramble so about your king?
- I am aware, since through me you have saved this city.
- You are a wise seer, but fond of doing injustice.
- You will stir me to utter the dire secret in my soul.
- Out with it! But only if it is not for gain that you speak it.