Nobody likes the bringer of bad news.
SOPHOCLESNone love the messenger who brings bad news.
More Sophocles Quotes
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You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.
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A word does not frighten the man who, in acting feels no fear.
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Don’t you know that silence supports the accuser’s charge?
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How terrible is wisdom, when it brings no profit to the man that’s wise.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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A man who takes pleasure in speaking continuously fools himself in thinking he is not unpleasant to those around him.
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God will not punish the man Who makes return for an injury.
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Gentle time will heal our sorrows.
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Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.
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In season, all is good.
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It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.
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For whoever knows how to return a kindness he has received must be a friend above all price.
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It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.
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I recommend bread, meat, vegetables, and beer.
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He who throws away a friend is as bad as he who throws away his life.
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