Sophocles quotes

Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak
dishonorably is pardonable.
Sophocles

Nobody likes the man who brings bad news.
Sophocles

The good befriend themselves.
Sophocles

To him who is in fear everything rustles.
Sophocles

For kindness begets kindness evermore, but he from whose mind fades the memory of
benefits, noble is he no more.
Sophocles

How dreadful knowledge of the truth can be when there's no help in truth!
Sophocles

Show me the man who keeps his house in hand, he's fit for public authority.
Sophocles

Numberless are the world's wonders, but none more wonderful than man.
Sophocles