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Sophocles
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Sophocles
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We must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day had been.
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You cannot know a man's life before the man has died, then only can you call it good or bad.
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Evil counsel travels fast.
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Oh child, may you be happier than your father, but in all other respects alike. And then you would not be bad.
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Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be empty.
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Men should pledge themselves to nothing for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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How terrible it is to have wisdom when it does not benefit those who have it.
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Wealth makes an ugly person beautiful to look on and an incoherent speech eloquent and wealth alone can enjoy pleasure even in sickness and can conceal its miseries.
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How sweet for those faring badly to forget their misfortunes even for a short time.
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Even the stout of heart shrink when they see the approach of death.
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Unwanted favours gain no gratitude.
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Nobody likes the man who brings bad news.
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Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.
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It is the merit of a general to impart good news, and to conceal the truth.
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Every wind is fare when we are flying from misfortune.
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What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence?
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Everything is ideal to its parent.
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A prudent mind can see room for misgiving, lest he who prospers should one day suffer reverse.
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The gods love those of ordered soul.
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