Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Let every man in mankind's frailtyConsider his last day; and let nonePresume on his good fortune until he findLife, at his death,… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The man the state has put in place must have obedient hearing to his least command when it is right, and even… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Look how men live, always precariously balanced between good and bad fortune. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Men of perverse opinion do not know the excellence of what is in their hands, till someone dash it from them. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Many are the things that man seeing must understand. Not seeing, how shall he know what lies in the hand of time… — 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
Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and… — 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
Deem no man happy until he passes the edo fhis life without suffering grief. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
To many men much-wandering hope comes as a boon, but to many others it is the deception of vain desires. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The kind of man who always thinks that he is right, that his opinions, his pronouncements, are the final word, when once… — 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
