All concerns of men go wrong when they wish to cure evil with evil.
SOPHOCLESThings gained through unjust fraud are never secure.
More Sophocles Quotes
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The kind of man who always thinks that he is right, that his opinions, his pronouncements, are the final word, when once exposed shows nothing there. But a wise man has much to learn without a loss of dignity.
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It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.
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Truth hates delay. (Veritas odit moras.)
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Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.
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Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.
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Kindness will always attract kindness.
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All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.
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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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What fate can be worse than to know we have no one but ourselves to blame for our misfortunes!
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It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.
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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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None love the messenger who brings bad news.
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A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.
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Now let the weeping cease; Let no one mourn again. These things are in the hands of God.
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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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