Silence is an ornament for women.
SophoclesRead
Hush! Check those words. Do not cure ill with ill and make your pain still heavier than it is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Avoid escalating problems by responding negatively to negativity.
This quote from Sophocles emphasizes the importance of being mindful of our words and actions, particularly in times of distress. Responding to negativity with more negativity only aggravates the situation and can lead to increased pain or suffering, suggesting that one should seek healing and understanding rather than perpetuating harm.
Themes
PainWisdomNegativityCommunicationHealing
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about conflict resolution, one could use this quote to encourage diplomacy.
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