Men of perverse opinion do not know the excellence of what is in their hands, till someone dash it from them.
SOPHOCLESTruly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.
More Sophocles Quotes
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Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.
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Much wisdom often goes with fewer words.
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Don’t you know that silence supports the accuser’s charge?
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Ugly deeds are taught by ugly deeds.
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Love, you mock us for your sport.
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There is nothing more hateful than bad advice.
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The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water.
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A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.
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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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No speech can stain what is noble by nature.
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Fear? What has a man to do with fear? Chance rules our lives, and the future is all unknown. Best live as we may, from day to day.
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Woman, to women silence is the best ornament.
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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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Brave hearts do not back down back off.
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To the person who is afraid, everything rustles.
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