Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.
SophoclesThe 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.
SophoclesYet I pity the poor wretch, though he's my enemy. He's yoked to an evil delusion, but the same fate could be mine. I see clearly: we who live are all phantoms, fleeing shadows.
SophoclesIf you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.
SophoclesThe shimmering night does not stay for mortals, not misfortunes, nor wealth, but in a moment it is gone, and to the turn of another comes joy and loss.
SophoclesOne's own escape from troubles makes one glad; but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief.
SophoclesWhat is to be taught I learn; what is to be discovered I seek; what is to be prayed for I sought from the gods.
SophoclesGive me a life wherever there is an opportunity to live, and better life than was my father's.
SophoclesBear up, my child, bear up; Zeus who oversees and directs all things is still mighty in heaven.
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