Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
SOPHOCLESTo the person who is afraid, everything rustles.
More Sophocles Quotes
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I recommend bread, meat, vegetables, and beer.
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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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You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.
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They are not wise, then, who stand forth to buffet against Love; for Love rules the gods as he will, and me.
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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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Love, you mock us for your sport.
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Chance never helps those who do not help themselves.
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Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.
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No honest man will argue on every side.
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There is a point beyond which even justice becomes unjust.
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Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.
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Wise thinkers prevail everywhere.
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Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.
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A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife.
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It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.
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