And also because - Oh, my darling, my darling, forgive me; I’m going to cause you quite a lot of pain.

— Sophocles

A short saying often contains much wisdom.

— Sophocles

A sight to touch e’en hatred’s self with pity.

— Sophocles

A soul that is kind and intends justice discovers more than any sophist

— Sophocles

A word does not frighten the man who, in acting, feels no fear.

— Sophocles

Best to live lightly unthinkingly.

— Sophocles

Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.

— Sophocles

But if I am young, thou shouldest look to my merits, not to my years.

— Sophocles

Chance never helps those who do not help themselves.

— Sophocles

Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.

— Sophocles