Time, which sees all things, has found you out.
SOPHOCLESThe oaths of a woman I inscribe on water.
More Sophocles Quotes
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A mind at peace does not engender wars.
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Do not believe that you alone can be right.The man who thinks that,The man who maintains that only he has the power To reason correctly, the gift to speak, the soul-A man like that, when you know him, turns out empty.
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Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.
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A fearful man is always hearing things.
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Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.
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Despair often breeds disease.
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None love the messenger who brings bad news.
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Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer.
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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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There is no sense in crying over spilt milk. Why bewail what is done and cannot be recalled?
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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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Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.
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Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.
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To the person who is afraid, everything rustles.
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Don’t you know that silence supports the accuser’s charge?
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