769 Quotes by Sophocles

Ugly deeds are taught by ugly deeds.

Hope has often caused the love of gain to ruin men.

I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.

Many things are formidable, and none more formidable than man.

If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.

The eyes of men love to pluck the blossoms from the faded flowers they turn away.

I see the state of all of us who live, nothing more than phantoms or a weightless shadow.

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

In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace.