Sophocles Quotes About Life
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For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams.
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There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether it should be called blest or wretched.
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A lie never lives to be old.
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Heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act.
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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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Each one of us must live the life God gives him; it cannot be shirked.
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Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.
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Nobody loves life like an old man.
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Always desire to learn something useful
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A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.
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One word Frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love.
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It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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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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Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.
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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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