Sophocles
Greek tragedian, c. 497-406 BC
10 quotes.
Quotes by Sophocles
- A short saying oft contains much wisdom.
- For whoever knows how to return a kindness he has received must be a friend above all price.
- Heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act.
- Heaven never helps the man that will not act.
- It is only great souls that know how much glory there is in being good.
- Kindness gives birth to kindness.
- Much wisdom often goes with fewest words.
- See! without labour nothing prospers well.
- To be doing good is man’s most glorious task.
- Wisdom outweighs any wealth.