Time, which sees all things, has found you out.
SOPHOCLESEvery man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
More Sophocles Quotes
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It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
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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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Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.
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It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.
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The happiest life is to be without thought.
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A wise man does not chatter with one whose mind is sick.
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The soul that has conceived one wickedness can nurse no good thereafter.
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Knowledge must come through action. You can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.
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Do nothing secretly; for Time sees and hears all things, and discloses all.
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No treaty is ever an impediment to a cheat.
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Much wisdom often goes with fewer words.
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Success, remember is the reward of toil.
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Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
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Profit is sweet, even if it comes from deception.
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You don’t know what kind of day you will have, until evening.
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