But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.
SOPHOCLESTime alone reveals the just man; but you might discern a bad man in a single day.
More Sophocles Quotes
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Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death–what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered by empty hopes. No, a noble man must either live or die well.
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You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.
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If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.
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There is a point beyond which even justice becomes unjust.
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If my body is enslaved, still my mind is free.
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A word does not frighten the man who, in acting feels no fear.
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You can kill a man but you cant kill a idea.
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Time alone reveals the just man; but you might discern a bad man in a single day.
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A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.
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A wise man does not chatter with one whose mind is sick.
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A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife.
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Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer.
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Opportunity has power over all things.
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