769 Quotes by Sophocles

Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.

To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task.

The Greeks could be a crushing bore. I recommend dressing everyone in combat fatigues or S&M gear.

Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.

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.

A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.

Old age and the passage of time teach all things.

The curse of ignorance is that man without being good or evil is nevertheless satisfied with himself

To me no profitable speech sounds ill.