769 Quotes by Sophocles

Though a man be wise it is no shame for him to live and learn.

The kind of man who always thinks that he is right, that his opinions, his pronouncements, are the final word, when once exposed shows nothing there. But a wise man has much to learn without a loss of dignity.

Remember, nothing succeeds without toil.

For death is not the worst, but when one wants to die and is not able even to have that.

It becomes one, while exempt from woes, to look to the dangers.

It is best to live anyhow, as one may; do not be afraid of marriage with your mother! Many have lain with their mothers in dreams too. It is he to whom such things are nothing who puts up with life best.

It is only great souls that know how much glory there is in being good.

What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence?

The end excuses any evil.