A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution. — 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,… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Let be the future: mind the present need and leave the rest to whom the rest concerns ... present tasks claim our… — 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
The ideal condition would be, I admit, that men should be right by instinct; but since we are all likely to go… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Who feels no ills, should, therefore, fear them; and when fortune smiles, be doubly cautious, lest destruction come remorseless on him, and… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
A prudent mind can see room for misgiving, lest he who prospers should one day suffer reverse. — 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
When he endures nothing but endless miseries-- What pleasure is there in living the day after day, Edging slowly back and forth… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Henceforth ye may thieve with better knowledge whence lucre should be won, and learn that it is not well to love gain… — 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
No more shall ye behold such sights of woe, deeds I have suffered and myself have wrought; henceforward quenched in darkness shall… — 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
Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still. — Sophocles Copy Share
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
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
“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
“Not from Hades' black and universal lake can you lift him. Not by groaning, not by prayers. Yet you run yourself out in a… — Sophocles Copy Share
