Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
SOPHOCLESTime is the only test of honest men, one day is space enough to know a rogue.
More Sophocles Quotes
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The truth is always the strongest argument.
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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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The good befriend themselves.
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Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.
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The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.
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Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer.
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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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Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
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It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
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Laziness is the mother of all evils.
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If you try to cure evil with evil you will add more pain to your fate.
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Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
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Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.
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None love the messenger who brings bad news.
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Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death–what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered by empty hopes. No, a noble man must either live or die well.
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