Sophocles
Sophocles
Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first plays were written later than those of Aeschylus, and earlier than or contemporary with those of Euripides. Sophocles wrote 120 plays during the course of his life, but only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, The Women of Trachis, Oedipus the King, Electra, Philoctetes and Oedipus at Colonus. For almost 50 years, Sophocles was the most celebrated playwright in the dramatic competitions of...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPoet
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There is an ancient saying among men that you cannot thoroughly understand the life of mortals before the man has died, then only can you call it good or bad.
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No man loves life like him that's growing old.
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Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.
life men prudent
A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.
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Heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act.
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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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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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Nobody loves life like an old man.
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For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams.
life-is
The happiest life is to be without thought
long gains life-is
Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.
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All our mortal lives are set in danger and perplexity: one day to prosper, and the next -- who knows? When all is well, then look for rocks ahead.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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Each one of us must live the life God gives him; it cannot be shirked.