769 Quotes by Sophocles

Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain.

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

I was not born to share the hate, but love.

Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.

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

Love, you mock us for your sport.

None loves the messenger who brings bad news.

Much speech is one thing, well-timed speech is another.

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.