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A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.

A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Education, Wise
David Grene, Sophocles (1959). “Sophocles”, [Chicago] : University of Chicago Press

The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Honesty, Pain
"Oedipus Rex". Play by Sophocles, Line 1184,

It is terrible to speak well and be wrong.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Marriage, Speaking Well
David Grene, Sophocles (1959). “Sophocles”, [Chicago] : University of Chicago Press

There is no sense in crying over spilt milk. Why bewail what is done and cannot be recalled?

Sophocles
Inspirational, Forgiveness, Tears

Much wisdom often goes with fewer words.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Expression, Fewer

Kindness gives birth to kindness.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Kindness, Giving
Sophocles, Robert POTTER (Prebendary of Norwich.) (1813). “The Tragedier of Sophocles; Translated by R. Potter. A New Edition”, p.260

Who seeks shall find.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Motivational
Sophocles (2016). “Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone”, p.12, Sophocles

Always desire to learn something useful

Sophocles
Inspirational, Life, Encouragement

Knowledge must come through action. You can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Learning, Knowledge
"Women of Trachis". Play by Sophocles, Lines 592-593,

Heaven never helps the man who will not help himself

Sophocles
Inspirational, Attitude, Men

It is best to live however one can be.

Sophocles
Inspirational, Motivational, Suicide

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