“It's not through words but actions that I want to set the luster on my life.” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Give me a life wherever there is an opportunity to live, and better life than was my father's. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Yes it will be a grace if I die. To exist is pain. Life is no desire of mine anymore.” — 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
One word frees us of all the weight and pain in 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
“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
“Yet I pity the poor wretch, though he's my enemy. He's yoked to an evil delusion, but the same fate could be… — 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
All our mortal lives are set in danger and perplexity: one day to prosper, and the next -- who knows? When all… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“The powe if fate is something terrible. It cannot be escaped--not with wealth or by war, not with a tower ir a… — 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
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
The man from whom the joys of life have departed is living no more, but should be counted with the dead. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
We have only a little time to please the living. But all eternity to love the dead. — 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
