Men of perverse opinion do not know the excellence of what is in their hands, till someone dash it from them.
SOPHOCLESIt is hope that maintains most of mankind.
More Sophocles Quotes
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The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water.
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Always desire to learn something useful.
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You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.
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Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.
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Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
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No speech can stain what is noble by nature.
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It is no weakness for the wisest man to learn when he is wrong.
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Love, you mock us for your sport.
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Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty heart.
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Nobody likes the bringer of bad news.
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To the person who is afraid, everything rustles.
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Kindness gives birth to kindness.
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Wealth makes an ugly person beautiful to look on and an incoherent speech eloquent; and wealth alone can enjoy pleasure even in sickness and can conceal its miseries.
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It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.
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If you are out of trouble, watch for danger. And when you live well, then consider the most your life, lest ruin take it unawares.
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