“To throw away an honest friend is, as it were, to throw your life away” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
When an oath is taken ... the mind is more attentive; for it guards against two things, the reproach of friends and… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
For to cast away a virtuous friend, I call as bad as to cast away one's own life, which one loves best. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Rather throw away that which is dearest to you, your own life, than turn away a good friend. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Which would you choose if you could: pleasure for yourself despite your friends or a share in their grief?” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
One's own escape from troubles makes one glad; but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Neoptolemus: I am glad to see you and take you as a friend. For one who knows how to show and accept… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
For whoever knows how to return a kindness he has received must be a friend above all price. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Whoever thinks his friend more important than his country, I rate him nowhere. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Come, Fate, a friend at need, Come with all speed! Come, my best friend, And speed my end! Away, away! Let me… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Whoever understands how to do a kindness when he fares well would be a friend better than any possession. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money. — Sophocles Copy Share
Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still. — Sophocles Copy Share
Why should man fear since chance is all in all for him, and he can clearly foreknow nothing? Best to live lightly, as one… — Sophocles Copy Share
When ice appears out of doors, and boys seize it up while it is solid, at first they experience new pleasures. But in the… — Sophocles Copy Share
“I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is… — Sophocles Copy Share
“Not from Hades' black and universal lake can you lift him. Not by groaning, not by prayers. Yet you run yourself out in a… — Sophocles Copy Share
