Sophocles

Rash indeed is he who reckons on tomorrow, or happily on the days beyond it; for tomorrow is not, until today is past.

Sophocles

Rather throw away that which is dearest to you, your own life, than turn away a good friend.

Sophocles

Reason is God’s crowning gift to man.

Sophocles

Reverence does not die with mortals, nor does it perish whether they live or die.

Sophocles

Show me a man who longs to live a day beyond his time who turns his back on a decent length of life, I’ll show the world a man who clings to folly.

Sophocles

Show me the man who keeps his house in hand, He’s fit for public authority.

Sophocles

Silence gives the proper grace to women.

Sophocles

Silence is an ornament for women.

Sophocles

The gods plant reason in mankind, of all good gifts the highest.

Sophocles

The golden eye of justice sees, and requites the unjust man.

Sophocles