Dark, dark! The horror of darkness, like a shroud, wraps me and bears me on through mist and cloud.
SOPHOCLESWoman, to women silence is the best ornament.
More Sophocles Quotes
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The gods plant reason in mankind, of all good gifts the highest.
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You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.
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Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
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The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.
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Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.
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It is better not to live at all than to live disgraced.
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Without labor nothing prospers.
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A fearful man is always hearing things.
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Opportunity has power over all things.
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The truth is what I cherish and that’s my strength.
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Sleep’s the only medicine that gives ease.
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You don’t know what kind of day you will have, until evening.
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And if you think my acts are foolishness the foolishness may be in a fool’s eye.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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If we always helped one another, no one would need luck.
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