Death Quotes by Sophocles

Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.

— Sophocles

“Not from Hades' black and universal lake can you lift him. Not by groaning, not by prayers. Yet you run yourself out…

— Sophocles

Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.

— Sophocles

Death is not the worst evil, but rather when we wish to die and cannot.

— Sophocles

Deem no man happy until he passes the end of his life without suffering grief.

— Sophocles

Ah, race of mortal men, How as a thing of nought I count ye, though ye live; For who is there of…

— Sophocles

“For death is gain to him whose life, like mine, is full of misery”

— Sophocles

Not even old age knows how to love death.

— Sophocles

The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.

— Sophocles

Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death--what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered…

— Sophocles

Oh death, death, why do you never come to me thus summoned always day by day?

— Sophocles

Those griefs smart most which are seen to be of our own choice.

— Sophocles

For death is not the worst, but when one wants to die and is not able even to have that.

— Sophocles

For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is just one more night.

— Sophocles

Goodbye to the sun that shines for me no longer.

— Sophocles

“No pity for these things, there is no pity but mine, oh father, for the pity of your butchering rawblood death.”

— Sophocles

Death is not the greatest of evils; it is worse to want to die, and not be able to.

— Sophocles

There is an ancient saying among men that you cannot thoroughly understand the life of mortals before the man has died, then…

— Sophocles

Reverence does not die with mortals, nor does it perish whether they live or die.

— Sophocles

“TEIRESIAS: You have your eyes but see not where you are in sin, nor where you live, nor whom you live with.…

— Sophocles

When he endures nothing but endless miseries-- What pleasure is there in living the day after day, Edging slowly back and forth…

— Sophocles

“For e'en the bravest spirits run away When they perceive death pressing on life's heels.”

— Sophocles

Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain.

— Sophocles

All our mortal lives are set in danger and perplexity: one day to prosper, and the next -- who knows? When all…

— Sophocles

“Death is not the worst thing; rather, when one who craves death cannot attain even that wish.”

— Sophocles