Ifs Quotes by Sophocles

When ice appears out of doors, and boys seize it up while it is solid, at first they experience new pleasures. But…

— Sophocles

If it were possible to heal sorrow by weeping and to raise the dead with tears, gold were less prized than grief.

— Sophocles

And if my present deeds are foolish in thy sight, it may be that a foolish judge arraigns my folly.

— Sophocles

If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.

— Sophocles

If they are just, they are better than clever.

— Sophocles

If I am Sophocles, I am not mad; and if I am mad, I am not Sophocles.

— Sophocles

To know that all is well, even if late will come to know it, is at least some gain.

— Sophocles

And if you think my acts are foolishness the foolishness may be in a fool's eye.

— Sophocles

If I am young, then you should look not to age but to deeds.

— Sophocles

If men live decently it is because discipline saves their very lives for them.

— Sophocles

If we always helped one another, no one would need luck.

— Sophocles

If you are out of trouble, watch for danger. And when you live well, then consider the most your life, lest ruin…

— Sophocles

Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.

— Sophocles

Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things…

— Sophocles

It is best not to have been born at all: but, if born, as quickly as possible to return whence one came.

— Sophocles

And if my present actions strike you as foolish, let's just say I've been accused of folly by a fool.

— Sophocles