Antigone

Sophocles

Sophocles the plays and fragments, Part 3: The Antigone. Jebb, Richard Claverhouse, Sir, translator. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1891.

  1. Yes, for the prophet-clan was ever fond of money.
Teiresias
  1. And the race sprung from tyrants loves shameful gain.
Creon
  1. Do you know that you ramble so about your king?
Teiresias
  1. I am aware, since through me you have saved this city.
Creon
  1. You are a wise seer, but fond of doing injustice.
Teiresias
  1. You will stir me to utter the dire secret in my soul.
Creon
  1. Out with it! But only if it is not for gain that you speak it.