Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death--what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered… — 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
The joy that comes past hope and beyond expectation is like no other pleasure in extent. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Orestes beloved. as you die you destroy me. You have torn away the part of my mind where hope was .” — 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
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
