The man the state has put in place must have obedient hearing to his least command when it is right, and even… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The eyes of men love to pluck the blossoms from the faded flowers they turn away. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
You cannot know a man's life before the man has died, then only can you call it good or bad. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
If men live decently it is because discipline saves their very lives for them. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Men whose wit has been mother of villainy once have learned from it to be evil in all things. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Time is the only test of honest men, one day is space enough to know a rogue. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
To many men much-wandering hope comes as a boon, but to many others it is the deception of vain desires. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
I am the child of Fortune, the giver of good, and I shall not be shamed. She is my mother; my sisters… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished,… — 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
No greater evil can a man endure Than a bad wife, nor find a greater good Than one both good and wise;… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Ah, race of mortal men, How as a thing of nought I count ye, though ye live; For who is there of… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Why should man fear since chance is all in all for him, and he can clearly foreknow nothing? Best to live lightly,… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Fortune raises up and fortune brings low both the man who fares well and the one who fares badly; and there is… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Do not believe that you alone can be right. The man who thinks that, The man who maintains that only he has… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Show me the man who keeps his house in hand, He's fit for public authority. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Now I see that going out into the testing ground of men it is the tongue and not the deed that wins… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
What men have seen they know; But what shall come hereafter No man before the event can see, Nor what end waits… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
But this is a true saying among men: the gifts of enemies are no gifts and profitless. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Deem no man happy until he passes the edo fhis life without suffering grief. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Look how men live, always precariously balanced between good and bad fortune. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be… — 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
