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But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.
SophoclesSophocles When I do not understand, I like to say nothing.
SophoclesSophocles Sleep’s the only medicine that gives ease.
SophoclesSophocles What people believe prevails over the truth.
SophoclesSophocles If my body is enslaved, still my mind is free.
SophoclesSophocles I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
SophoclesSophocles Stranger in a strange country.
SophoclesSophocles It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
SophoclesSophocles Money: There’s nothing in the world so demoralizing as money.
SophoclesSophocles What you can’t enforce, do not command.
SophoclesSophocles It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.
SophoclesSophocles There is no success without hardship.
SophoclesSophocles The good befriend themselves.
SophoclesSophocles There is some pleasure even in words, when they bring forgetfulness of present miseries.
SophoclesSophocles A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.
SophoclesSophocles Woman, to women silence is the best ornament.
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