“Never since that time has this house got itself clear of rawblood butchery.” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“But when a god sends harm, no man can sidestep it, no matter how strong he may be.” — 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
“Hail the sun! the brightest of all that ever Dawned on the City of Seven Gates, City of Thebes! Hail the golden… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“I am determined that never, if I can help it, Shall evil triumph over good." - Creon” — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“CHORUS: You that live in my ancestral Thebes, behold this Oedipus,- him who knew the famous riddles and was a man most… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Closer, it’s all right. Touch the man of grief. Do. Don’t be afraid. My troubles are mine and I am the only… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“May the dead forgive me, I can do no other But as I am commanded; to do more is madness." - Ismene,… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“There is no more deadly peril than disobedience; States are devoured by it, homes laid in ruins, Armies defeated, victory turned to… — 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
