Sophocles

All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.

Sophocles

Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.

Sophocles

Better not to exist than live basely.

Sophocles

Cling not to one mood, And deemed not thou art right, all others wrong. For whoso thinks that wisdom dwells with him, That he alone can speak or think alright, Such oracles are empty breath when tried. The wisest man will let himself be swayed By other’s wisdom and relax in time.

Sophocles

Compassion limits even the power of God.

Sophocles

Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain.

Sophocles

Deem no man happy until he passes the end of his life without suffering grief.

Sophocles

Despair often breeds disease.

Sophocles

Enemies’ gifts are no gifts and do no good.

Sophocles

Even a poor man can receive honors.

Sophocles