Quotes by : Sophocles

The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.

When he endures nothing but endless miseries-- What pleasure is there in living the day after day, Edging....

No lie ever reaches old age.

I could not turn away from anyone Like you, a stranger, or refuse to help him. I know well, being mortal,....

Thou wouldst make a good monarch of a desert

Success is dependent on effort.

Rather throw away that which is dearest to you your own life than turn away a good friend.

There is no success without hardship.

Whom Jupiter would destroy he first drives mad.

Whoever neglects the arts when he is young has lost the past and is dead to the future.