To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has borne even when injured by it. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The tyrant is a child of Pride Who drinks from his sickening cup Recklessness and vanity, Until from his high crest headlong… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Long, long ago; her thought was of that child By him begot, the son by whom the sire Was murdered and the… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Bear up, my child, bear up; Zeus who oversees and directs all things is still mighty in heaven. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Oh child, may you be happier than your father, but in all other respects alike. And then you would not be bad. — 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
Best of children, sisters arm-in-arm, we must bear what the gods give us to bear-- don't fire up your hearts with so… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Having advanced to the limit of boldness, child, you have stumbled against the lofty pedestal of Justice. — 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 Image
Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still. — 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, as one… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
