All things Quote by Sophocles

Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.

— Sophocles

God's dice always have a lucky roll.

— Sophocles

A fool cannot be an actor, though an actor may act a fool's part.

— Sophocles

Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.

— Sophocles

Man's worst ill is stubbornness of heart.

— Sophocles

A lie never lives to be old.

— Sophocles

How dangerous can false reasoning prove!

— Sophocles

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

“But life takes sudden twists.”

— Sophocles

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

For God hates utterly the bray of bragging tongues.

— Sophocles

“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