They are not wise, then, who stand forth to buffet against Love; for Love rules the gods as he will, and me.
SOPHOCLESThe good befriend themselves.
More Sophocles Quotes
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It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
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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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Who seeks shall find.
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It is better not to live at all than to live disgraced.
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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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You should not consider a man’s age but his acts.
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Fortune cannot aid those who do nothing.
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In season, all is good.
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Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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What greater wound is there than a false friend?
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Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer.
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No speech can stain what is noble by nature.
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Kindness gives birth to kindness.
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The truth is what I cherish and that’s my strength.
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