Socrates insists that a life well lived is what really counts at the end of a life by saying, “‘At the same time I should like you to consider whether we are still satisfied on this point: that the really important thing is not to live, but to live well’” …show more content…
When the laws are broken, what of his city then” (Sophocles 295). Laws unite cities and keep people safe, but breaking them can destroy the “law and order.” Antigone is not breaking the law, but she is going against the King’s orders. Laws should not be broken because that undermines the purpose of them. Laws habitually broken give no meaning to the law. Antigone is not breaking the law, but she is going against the King’s orders. Laws must be in place to keep cities safe and democratic. The idea of laws are brought up several times. Both works express that laws must be obeyed, and if not, this could be very dangerous. Similarly, a person that constantly tells lies will never have your trust