769 Quotes by Sophocles

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

Don’t you know that silence supports the accuser’s charge?

Think again, Electra. Don’t say anymore. Don’t you see what you’re doing? You make your own pain. Why keep wounding yourself? With so much evil stored up in that cold dark soul of yours you breed enemies everywhere you touch.

Oh my love take me there. Let me dwell where you are. I am already nothing, I am already burning. Oh my love, I was once part of you – take me too!

Of no mortal say, ‘That man is happy,’ till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life’s goal.

Another husband could be found and with That husband another son. But I have no mother now. I have no father. I cannot bring another brother to the world.

You chose to live, I chose to die.

All our mortal lives are set in danger and perplexity: one day to prosper, and the next – who knows? When all is well, then look for rocks ahead.

It’s not through words but actions that I want to set the luster on my life.