769 Quotes by Sophocles

A state is not a state if it belongs to one man.

The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.

When an oath is taken ... the mind is more attentive; for it guards against two things, the reproach of friends and offence against the gods.

Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.

Kindness it is that brings forth kindness always.

Foolishness is indeed the sister of wickedness.

Hush! Check those words. Do not cure ill with ill and make your pain still heavier than it is.

For to cast away a virtuous friend, I call as bad as to cast away one's own life, which one loves best.

It is God's giving if we laugh or weep.