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