Sophocles Quotes - Page 7

It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.

You can kill a man but you cant kill a idea.

Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.

Nobody loves life like an old man.

To never have been born may be the greatest boon of all.

Gentle time will heal our sorrows.

God will not punish the man Who makes return for an injury.

Dark, dark! The horror of darkness, like a shroud, wraps me and bears me on through mist and cloud.

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.

Oh child, may you be happier than your father, but in all other respects alike. And then you would not be bad.

For kindness begets kindness evermore, But he from whose mind fades the memory Of benefits, noble is he no more.

Zeus detests above all the boasts of a proud tongue.

When trouble ends even troubles please.

In season, all is good.

Thoughts are mightier than strength of hand.

Brave hearts do not back down back off.

A friend in word is never friend of mine.

For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams.

It is hope that maintains most of mankind.

Troubles hurt the most when they prove self-inflicted.

Though a man be wise it is no shame for him to live and learn.

Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.

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.

Ignorant men do not know what good they hold in their hands until they've flung it away.

To the person who is afraid, everything rustles.