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If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.
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The kind of man who always thinks that he is right, that his opinions, his pronouncements, are the final word, when once exposed shows nothing there. But a wise man has much to learn without a loss of dignity.
Sophocles
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The tyrant is a child of Pride Who drinks from his sickening cup Recklessness and vanity, Until from his high crest headlong He plummets to the dust of hope.
Sophocles -
Time alone reveals the just man; but you might discern a bad man in a single day.
Sophocles -
The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.
Sophocles -
Brave hearts do not back down back off.
Sophocles -
Success is the reward for toil.
Sophocles -
Do nothing secretly; for Time sees and hears all things, and discloses all.
Sophocles
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Sleep, ignorant of pain, sleep, ignorant of grief, may you come to us blowing softly, kindly, kindly come king.
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No man loves life like him that's growing old.
Sophocles -
Gratitude to gratitude always gives birth.
Sophocles -
A prudent man should neglect no circumstances.
Sophocles -
When people fall in deep distress, their native sense departs.
Sophocles -
For even bold natures flee, whenever they see Hades close to life.
Sophocles
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Tomorrow is tomorrow. Future cares have future cures, And we must mind today.
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Evil gains work their punishment.
Sophocles -
Old age and the passage of time teach all things.
Sophocles -
Stranger in a strange country.
Sophocles -
Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things be lacking, I would not buy the rest for the shadow of smoke as against happiness.
Sophocles -
If you have done terrible things, you must endure terrible things; for thus the sacred light of injustice shines bright.
Sophocles
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For whoever knows how to return a kindness he has received must be a friend above all price.
Sophocles -
It has been hard, I know, my daughters, but one word alone wipes out all of the hardships: love.
Sophocles -
It becomes one, while exempt from woes, to look to the dangers.
Sophocles -
To never have been born may be the greatest boon of all.
Sophocles