All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
No yield to the dead! Never stab the fighter when he's down. Where's the glory, killing the dead twice over? — Sophocles Copy Share Image
You clearly hate to yield, but you will regret it when your anger has passed. Such natures are justly the hardest for… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
You see how when rivers are swollen in winter those trees that yield to the flood retain their branches, but those that… — 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
