Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty heart. SOPHOCLES HeartSpiritThinkingWisdomWord
One word Frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love. SOPHOCLES FreedomLoveOneselfPainWeightWord
There is no sense in crying over spilt milk. Why bewail what is done and cannot be recalled? SOPHOCLES CallCryMilkPastProverb
For whoever knows how to return a kindness he has received must be a friend above all price. SOPHOCLES KindnessPriceReturnYourself
But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it. SOPHOCLES DarknessDestinyEscapePowerWealth
I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating. SOPHOCLES CheatingFailureHonorPreferenceRespectWin
There is some pleasure even in words, when they bring forgetfulness of present miseries. SOPHOCLES ForgetHappinessMiseryPresent
A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck. SOPHOCLES HimselfLuckPlayerWisdom
