A soul that is kind and intends justice discovers more than any sophist. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
A man who deals in fairness with his own, he can make manifest justice in the state. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Once in a lifetime The longed-for tidal wave Of justice can rise up, And hope and history rhyme.” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
One must obey the man whom the city sets up in power in small things and in justice and in its opposite. — 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
If you have done terrible things, you must endure terrible things; for thus the sacred light of injustice shines bright. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“CHORUS: What canst thou plead? OEDIPUS: A plea of justice. CHORUS: How? OEDIPUS: I slew who else would me have slain; I… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Your edict, King, was strong, But all your strength is weakness itself against The immortal unrecorded laws of God. They are not… — 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
