There is some pleasure even in words, when they bring forgetfulness of present miseries.
SOPHOCLESA word does not frighten the man who, in acting feels no fear.
More Sophocles Quotes
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Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death–what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered by empty hopes. No, a noble man must either live or die well.
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Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.
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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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Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.
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Kindness will always attract kindness.
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You don’t know what kind of day you will have, until evening.
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If my body is enslaved, still my mind is free.
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Tomorrow is tomorrow. Future cares have future cures, And we must mind today.
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Wealth makes an ugly person beautiful to look on and an incoherent speech eloquent; and wealth alone can enjoy pleasure even in sickness and can conceal its miseries.
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A short saying often contains much wisdom.
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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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Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer.
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God will not punish the man Who makes return for an injury.
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Who seeks shall find.
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And if you think my acts are foolishness the foolishness may be in a fool’s eye.
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