Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
Many are the wonders of the world, and none so wonderful as man.
Sophocles
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Sophocles
Playwright
Tragedy Writer
Writer
Kolonos
Men
World
Wonders
None
Wonder
Wonderful
Many
More quotes by Sophocles
I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
Sophocles
A broad-backed ox can be driven straight on his road even by a small goad.
Sophocles
Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.
Sophocles
Every wind is fare when we are flying from misfortune.
Sophocles
The truth is what I cherish and that's my strength
Sophocles
Do nothing secretly for Time sees and hears all things, and discloses all.
Sophocles
What men have seen they know. . . .
Sophocles
The end excuses any evil.
Sophocles
There are times when even justice brings harm with it.
Sophocles
To the man who is afraid everything rustles.
Sophocles
Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain.
Sophocles
Be a thrifty steward of thy goods.
Sophocles
Not knowing anything is the sweetest life.
Sophocles
If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.
Sophocles
To live without evil belongs only to the gods.
Sophocles
Whatever God has brought about Is to be borne with courage.
Sophocles
Man's highest blessedness, In wisdom chiefly stands And in the things that touch upon the Gods, 'Tis best in word or deed To shun unholy pride Great words of boasting bring great punishments, And so to grey-haired age Teach wisdom at the last.
Sophocles
I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.
Sophocles
I cannot love a friend whose love is words.
Sophocles
If you are out of trouble, watch for danger. And when you live well, then consider the most your life, lest ruin take it unawares.
Sophocles