Sophocles

Literature Ancient Greek -496 – -406 96 quotes

One of the three great ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived.

Quotes by Sophocles

Old age stands aghast at age.

Oedipus at Colonus -401

There are many wonderful things, and nothing is more wonderful than man.

Antigone -441

The end excuses any evil.

Ajax -458

No man can be forced to do what is impossible.

Philoctetes -409

Fame comes only when a man dies.

Oedipus Rex -429

The soul that sees beauty is itself beautiful.

Oedipus at Colonus -401

Justice, if she is to prevail, must be blind to the differences of birth.

Antigone -441

A wise man does not grieve for things he cannot control.

Ajax -458

Sickness and health, both are God's.

Philoctetes -409

In time you will know all things.

Oedipus at Colonus -401

Love conquers all.

Antigone -441

The heart that gives, gathers.

Ajax -458

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

Philoctetes -409

Knowledge must come through action.

Oedipus Rex -429

The only crime is pride.

Oedipus at Colonus -401

Wisdom outweighs any wealth.

Antigone -441