“No speech can stain what is noble by nature.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: nature
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Money is the worst currency that ever
“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.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: men
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For death is not the worst, but
“For death is not the worst, but when one wants to die and is not able even to have that.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: death
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Not to be born is, past all
“Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: best
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Success is dependent on effort.
“Success is dependent on effort.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: success
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For the wretched one night is like
“For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is just one more night.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: death
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The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves
“The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: sad
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The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves
“The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: sad
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Time alone reveals the just man; but
“Time alone reveals the just man; but you might discern a bad man in a single day.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: time
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All is disgust when a man leaves
“All is disgust when a man leaves his own nature and does what is unfit.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: nature
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Wisdom outweighs any wealth.
“Wisdom outweighs any wealth.”
— Sophocles
Author: Sophocles
Category: wisdom
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