Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
SOPHOCLESA wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.
More Sophocles Quotes
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Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.
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Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
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The happiest life is to be without thought.
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I have no desire to suffer twice, in reality and then in retrospect.
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In season, all is good.
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You should not consider a man’s age but his acts.
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Chance never helps those who do not help themselves.
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He who throws away a friend is as bad as he who throws away his life.
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Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.
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Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.
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A short saying often contains much wisdom.
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It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
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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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Remember, nothing succeeds without toil.
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