769 Quotes by Sophocles

Pardon, and keep silent, for what is shameful for women must be concealed among women.

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

A word does not frighten the man who, in acting feels no fear.

They are not wise, then, who stand forth to buffet against Love; for Love rules the gods as he will, and me.

For most men friendship is a faithless harbor.

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

Fortune is not on the side of the faint-hearted.

You win the victory when you yield to friends.

Often have brief words laid men low and then raise them up.