“The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.”
Sad
“Much wisdom often goes with fewest words.”
WisdomAll Quotes by Sophocles
“War never takes a wicked man by chance, the good man always.”
War“Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.”
Money“Men should pledge themselves to nothing for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.”
Men“Who seeks shall find.”
Motivational“Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.”
Best“For the wretched one night is like a thousand for someone faring well death is just one more night.”
Death“Success is dependent on effort.”
Success“The rewards of virtue alone abide secure.”
Alone“Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.”
Men“Profit is sweet, even if it comes from deception.”
Money“It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.”
Fear“Not even old age knows how to love death.”
Age“Men of ill judgment ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it.”
Good“No lie ever reaches old age.”
Age“Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.”
Time“If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.”
Wisdom“To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task.”
Good“A short saying often contains much wisdom.”
Wisdom“No speech can stain what is noble by nature.”
Nature