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Heracles Mad (165)

urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0006.tlg009.perseus-eng2:165
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My policy, again, old man, shows no reckless cruelty, but caution; for I am well aware I slew Creon, the father of this woman, and am in possession of his throne. So I have no wish that these children should grow up and be left to take vengeance on me in requital for what I have done.

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