Quote

A day lays low and lifts up again all human things.

Sophocles

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Sophocles
Playwright
Tragedy Writer
Writer
Kolonos
Lifts
Lays
Lows
Human
Humans
Things

More quotes by Sophocles

Image
Great Time makes all things dim.
Sophocles
Image
Remember there is no success without hard work.
Sophocles
Image
Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death--what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered by empty hopes. No, a noble man must either live or die well.
Sophocles
Image
I have no desire to suffer twice, in reality and then in retrospect.
Sophocles
Image
When you can prove me wrong, then call me blind.
Sophocles
Image
If one begins all deeds well, it is likely that they will end well too.
Sophocles
Image
Zeus detests above all the boasts of a proud tongue.
Sophocles
Image
Success is dependant on effort.
Sophocles
Image
Children are the anchors of a mother's life.
Sophocles
Image
Everything is ideal to its parent.
Sophocles
Image
Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
Sophocles
Image
In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace.
Sophocles
Image
No oath can be too binding for a lover.
Sophocles
Image
Rather throw away that which is dearest to you, your own life, than turn away a good friend.
Sophocles
Image
The golden eye of justice sees, and requites the unjust man.
Sophocles
Image
Nobody likes the bringer of bad news.
Sophocles
Image
All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.
Sophocles
Image
Gentle time will heal our sorrows.
Sophocles
Image
A word does not frighten the man who, in acting feels no fear.
Sophocles
Image
Men of perverse opinion do not know the excellence of what is in their hands, till someone dash it from them.
Sophocles