Sophocles Quotes

Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.

There is no greater evil than men's failure to consult and to consider.

It is not right if I am wrong. But if I am young, and right, what does my age matter?

Once in a lifetime
The longed-for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up,
And hope and history rhyme.

Yes I know sorrow. Know it far too well. My life is a tunnel choked by the sweepings of dread.

Fear? What has a man to do with fear? Chance rules our lives, and the future is all unknown. Best live as we may, from day to day.

There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether it should be called blest or wretched.

...count no man happy till he dies, free of pain at last.

Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.

A man, though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.

To me so deep a silence portends some dread event; a clamorous sorrow wastes itself in sound.

I am at the end. I exist no more.

In matters where I have no cognizance
I hold my tongue.

It's terrible when the one who does the judging judges things all wrong.

Goodbye to the sun that shines for me no longer;