In a Greek classical play the Chorus generally pronounces insightful comments. One particularly good observation applicable to the play in which the statement is found and to today can be found in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. At the end of the play, the Chorus concludes: “Behold this is Oedipus who knew the famed riddle, and was a man most mighty; what citizen did not gaze with envy on his fortunes? Behold into what a stormy sea of dread trouble he has come. Therefore, while our eyes wait to see the destined final day, we must call no one happy who is of mortal race.” This profound statement recognizes that people should not envy others for what they appear to have because not only are present appearances deceiving, but also because no one
