When I do not understand, I like to say nothing.
SOPHOCLESNo honest man will argue on every side.
More Sophocles Quotes
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Men of perverse opinion do not know the excellence of what is in their hands, till someone dash it from them.
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A man who takes pleasure in speaking continuously fools himself in thinking he is not unpleasant to those around him.
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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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What fate can be worse than to know we have no one but ourselves to blame for our misfortunes!
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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Not knowing anything is the sweetest 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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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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He who throws away a friend is as bad as he who throws away his life.
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There is nothing more hateful than bad advice.
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Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.
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Unwanted favours gain no gratitude.
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There is no success without hardship.
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Gentle time will heal our sorrows.
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