What you can’t enforce, do not command.
SOPHOCLESHow terrible is wisdom, when it brings no profit to the man that’s wise.
More Sophocles Quotes
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The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water.
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A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.
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He who throws away a friend is as bad as he who throws away his life.
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Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.
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Success, remember is the reward of toil.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife.
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A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.
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A mind at peace does not engender wars.
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The happiest life is to be without thought.
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Woman, to women silence is the best ornament.
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A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.
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Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.
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A lie never lives to be old.
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Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
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