They are not wise, then, who stand forth to buffet against Love; for Love rules the gods as he will, and me. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Wisdom is a dreadful thing when it brings no knowledge to its possessor. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
How terrible it is to have wisdom when it does not benefit those who have it. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished,… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Take these things to heart, my son, I warn you. All men make mistakes, it is only human. But once the wrong… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“Cling not to one mood, And deemed not thou art right, all others wrong. For whoso thinks that wisdom dwells with him,… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Man's highest blessedness, In wisdom chiefly stands; And in the things that touch upon the Gods, 'Tis best in word or deed… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
“(...) I, for one, prize less The name of king than deeds of kingly power; And so would all who learn in… — 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
Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty… — 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
A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind. — 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
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
“Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness; and reverence towards the Gods must be inviolate. Great words of prideful men are ever… — 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
