How terrible it is to have wisdom when it does not benefit those who have it. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“TEIRESIAS: Alas, how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the man that's wise! This I knew well, but had… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Alas, how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the man that's wise! This I knew well, but had forgotten… — 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
