Silence is an ornament for women.
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You clearly hate to yield, but you will regret it when your anger has passed. Such natures are justly the hardest for themselves to bear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of humility and the negative consequences of holding onto anger.
Sophocles highlights the inner turmoil that results from refusing to let go of anger and pride. He suggests that those who are stubborn and unwilling to yield in conflicts ultimately cause themselves greater suffering and regret once their anger subsides, implying that humility can lead to better emotional well-being.
Themes
AngerHumilityRegretPrideWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a conflict resolution seminar, to emphasize the importance of letting go of anger.
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