Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Sophocles
Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian of the fifth century BCE. He wrote over a hundred plays, though only seven survive, including *Oedipus Rex*, which explores themes of fate, human suffering, and moral complexity. His works established him as a master of dramatic structure and psychological depth.
More from Sophocles (186 quotes) →Other sayings from Sophocles
- “When he endures nothing but endless miseries-- What pleasure is there in living the day after day, Edging slo…”Sophocles
- “Men of ill judgment ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it.”Sophocles
- “No enemy is worse than bad advice.”Sophocles
- “The soul that has conceived one wickedness can nurse no good thereafter.”Sophocles
More Reflections quotes
- “A lot of times, people send me emails, and then I forget about them, or I never respond to them, or I respond…”James Altucher
- “I know you expect a lot from me, and people expect a lot from me, but I'm not a superstar, I'm not an All-Sta…”Danilo Gallinari
- “I think being self-referential is really narcissistic. Who's to say anybody's even thinking of you that much?…”John Cusack