Mind Quotes by Sophocles

14 Mind quotes by Sophocles

Sophocles frames mental struggle within the timeless drama of fate and choice. His words, though few, carry the weight of classic tragedy, inviting readers to contemplate the psyche’s role in human destiny.

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As sight is in the eye, so is the mind in the soul!

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A mind at peace does not engender wars.

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A wise man does not chatter with one whose mind is sick.

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Grief teaches the steadiest minds to waver.

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If my body is enslaved, still my mind is free.

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Tomorrow is tomorrow. Future cares have future cures, And we must mind today.

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Men's minds are given to change in hate and friendship.

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A prudent mind can see room for misgiving, lest he who prospers should one day suffer reverse.

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When an oath is taken ... the mind is more attentive; for it guards against two things, the reproach of friends and…

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For kindness begets kindness evermore, But he from whose mind fades the memory Of benefits, noble is he no more.

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Sleep, thou patron of mankind, Great physician of the mind Who does nor pain nor sorrow know, Sweetest balm of every woe.

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A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.

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Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be…

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Let be the future: mind the present need and leave the rest to whom the rest concerns ... present tasks claim our…

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Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.

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God's dice always have a lucky roll.

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A fool cannot be an actor, though an actor may act a fool's part.

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Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.

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Man's worst ill is stubbornness of heart.

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A lie never lives to be old.

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How dangerous can false reasoning prove!

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“But life takes sudden twists.”

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For God hates utterly the bray of bragging tongues.

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“I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is…

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“Not from Hades' black and universal lake can you lift him. Not by groaning, not by prayers. Yet you run yourself out in a…

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A fearful man is always hearing things.

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There is a point at which even justice does injury.

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