“ELECTRA: Oh but my love—now that you have travelled back down all those years to meet my heart, over all this grief… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
When he endures nothing but endless miseries-- What pleasure is there in living the day after day, Edging slowly back and forth… — 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
Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty… — 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
