Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“One word frees us from all the weight and pain of life: That word is love.” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“OEDIPUS: Upon the murderer I invoke this curse- whether he is one man and all unknown, or one of many- may he… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Show me a man who longs to live a day beyond his time who turns his back on a decent length of… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“OEDIPUS: O, O, O, they will all come, all come out clearly! Light of the sun, let me look upon you no… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“By dread things I am compelled. I know that. I see the trap closing. I know what I am. But while life… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
We should not speak of one that prospers well As happy, till his life have run its course, And reached its goal.… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Deem no man happy until he passes the end of his life without suffering grief. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
It was my care to make my life illustrious not by words more than by deeds. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Even in these straits our life is not as pitiful as you'd think, so long as we find joy in every hour.” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
You cannot know a man's life before the man has died, then only can you call it good or bad. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
There is an ancient saying among men that you cannot thoroughly understand the life of mortals before the man has died, then… — 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
