Sophocles Quotes

Rash indeed is he who reckons on tomorrow, or happily on the days beyond it; for tomorrow is not, until today is past.

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• Rash indeed is he who reckons on tomorrow, or happily on the days beyond it; for tomorrow is not, until today is past.

  

  Sophocles
  • Tomorrow
  • Rash
  • Reckons