He man Quote by Sophocles Download Open image “How terrible is wisdom, when it brings no profit to the man that's wise” — Sophocles ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare He man Men Oedipus Profit Terrible Wisdom Wise
“Alas, how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the man that's wise! This I knew well, but had forgotten it, else… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
How terrible it is to have wisdom when it does not benefit those who have it. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The wise man knows nothing if he cannot benefit from his wisdom. Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but also to be utilized. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Wisdom is a dreadful thing when it brings no knowledge to its possessor. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
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Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
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