But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.
SOPHOCLESWhoever lives among many evils just as I, how can dying not be a source of gain?
More Sophocles Quotes
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If you are out of trouble, watch for danger. And when you live well, then consider the most your life, lest ruin take it unawares.
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Stranger in a strange country.
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Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.
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When I do not understand, I like to say nothing.
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Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.
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Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
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You should not consider a man’s age but his acts.
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Sleep’s the only medicine that gives ease.
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Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
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How terrible is wisdom, when it brings no profit to the man that’s wise.
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Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer.
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Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.
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Success, remember is the reward of toil.
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A mind at peace does not engender wars.
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What people believe prevails over the truth.
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