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497 BC–405 BC Greece
Sophocles (Greek: Σοφοκλῆς; c. 497/496 – winter 406/405 BC) was an ancient Greek tragedian known as one of three from whom at least two plays have survived in full. His first plays were written later than, or contemporary with, those of Aeschylus and earlier than, or contemporary with, those of Euripides.
Greece Playwrights Poets Politicians Also known as: Antigone, Oedipus rex
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Nobody likes the man who brings bad news.
In knowing nothing is the sweetest life.
The contention that is good for the city—I pray that god never destroy that.
Knowledge must come through action; thou canst have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.
Many things shall mortals learn by seeing; but, before he sees, no man may read the future, or his fate.
They are not wise, then, who stand forth to buffet against Love; for Love rules the gods as he will, and me.
For to the unhappy man one night is equal to ten thousand, but the fortunate man is taken by surprise by day.
When a man shrinks not from a deed, neither is he scared by a word.
For a day can humble all human beings, and a day can lift them up.
Of all human ills, greatest is fortune's wayward tyranny.
The gifts of enemies are no gifts and bring no good.
'Tis ever fair sailing, when thou fleest from evil.
Men must needs bear the fortunes given by the gods.
Old age doth all things teach, and lapse of time.
A sensible man judges of present by past events.
Say on: I must not pronounce without knowledge.
Happy are they who know not the taste of evil.
'Neath every stone there lies a scorpion hid.
An ignoble life brings shame upon the noble.
Kings are wise by association with wise men.
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