God will not punish the man Who makes return for an injury.
SOPHOCLESUgly deeds are taught by ugly deeds.
More Sophocles Quotes
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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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Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.
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Whoever lives among many evils just as I, how can dying not be a source of gain?
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The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water.
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The gods plant reason in mankind, of all good gifts the highest.
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It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.
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He who throws away a friend is as bad as he who throws away his life.
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If you try to cure evil with evil you will add more pain to your fate.
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Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.
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It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
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Men of ill judgment ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it.
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All concerns of men go wrong when they wish to cure evil with evil.
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Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
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The good befriend themselves.
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Sleep’s the only medicine that gives ease.
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