The Sophocles
The Sophocles
memories powerful terrible
There is no witness so terrible, no accuser so powerful as conscience which dwells within us.
war news merit
It is the merit of a general to impart good news, and to conceal the truth.
hate men mind
Men's minds are given to change in hate and friendship.
fall prosperity destruction
Who feels no ills, should, therefore, fear them; and when fortune smiles, be doubly cautious, lest destruction come remorseless on him, and he fall unpitied.
gossip likes news
Nobody likes the bringer of bad news.
time waiting evening
We must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day had been.
heart thinking spirit
Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty heart.
army men space
Time is the only test of honest men, one day is space enough to know a rogue.
anger judgment gentle
To those who err in judgment, not in will, anger is gentle.
father son ornaments
What greater ornament to a son than a father's glory, or to a father than a son's honorable conduct?
life men goal
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.
driven broads
A broad-backed ox can be driven straight on his road even by a small goad.
children pride tyrants
The tyrant is a child of pride.
pride proud tongue
Zeus detests above all the boasts of a proud tongue.