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
“One word frees us from all the weight and pain of life: That word is love.” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“To throw away an honest friend is, as it were, to throw your life away” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“It's not through words but actions that I want to set the luster on my life.” — 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
“For e'en the bravest spirits run away When they perceive death pressing on life's heels.” — 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
“I owe more to the dead, with whom I will spend a much longer time, than I will ever owe to the… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Better to die, and sleep The never-waking sleep, than linger on And dare to live when the soul's life is gone. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Let every man in mankind's frailty consider his last day; and let none presume on his good fortune until he find Life,… — 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
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
There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether… — 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
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
“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
“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
“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
It is best to live anyhow, as one may; do not be afraid of marriage with your mother! Many have lain with… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Even the bold will fly when they see Death drawing in close enough to end their life. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Deem no man happy until he passes the edo fhis life without suffering grief. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams. — 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
