The tyrant is a child of pride.
SOPHOCLESMen of perverse opinion do not know the excellence of what is in their hands, till someone dash it from them.
More Sophocles Quotes
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In season, all is good.
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The Most beautiful human deed, is to be useful to others.
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Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
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A wise man does not chatter with one whose mind is sick.
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A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.
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Don’t you know that silence supports the accuser’s charge?
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Unwanted favours gain no gratitude.
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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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Whom Jupiter would destroy he first drives mad.
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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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Things gained through unjust fraud are never secure.
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Love, you mock us for your sport.
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If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.
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In a just cause the weak will beat the strong.
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Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
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