The Sophocles
The Sophocles
friendship kindness return
For whoever knows how to return a kindness he has received must be a friend above all price.
life live-life giving
Each one of us must live the life God gives him; it cannot be shirked.
liars men reflection
Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.
sweet forget short-time
How sweet for those faring badly to forget their misfortunes even for a short time.
time all-time
Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.
war mind doe
A mind at peace does not engender wars.
motivational aids fortune
Fortune cannot aid those who do nothing.
return born ifs
It is best not to have been born at all: but, if born, as quickly as possible to return whence one came.
deeds ends wells
If one begins all deeds well, it is likely that they will end well too.
success rewards toil
Success, remember is the reward of toil.
inspirational fewer
Much wisdom often goes with fewer words.
kindness evermore begets
Kindness begets kindness evermore.
opportunity captains endeavor
Opportunity is the best captain of all endeavor.
happy way depends
Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.