Quotes by Sophocles

Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first plays were written later than or contemporary with those of Aeschylus, and earlier than or contemporary with those of Euripides.

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Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.

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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.

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Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.

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Bear up, my child, bear up; Zeus who oversees and directs all things is still mighty in heaven.

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Always desire to learn something useful.

Sophocles
 
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