A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife. — 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
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
No greater evil can a man endure Than a bad wife, nor find a greater good Than one both good and wise;… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind. — 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
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
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
