In his den the monster keep, Giver of eternal sleep.

The dead alone can feel no touch of spite.

Leave me to my own absurdity.

May the dead forgive me, I can do no other
But as I am commanded; to do more is madness." - Ismene, Antigone (The Theban Plays) by Sophocles

May the dead forgive me, I can do no other
But as I am commanded; to do more is madness." - Ismene

Death is not the worst; rather, in vainTo wish for death, and not to compass it.