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Even a poor man can receive honors. - Sophocles

Foolishness is indeed the sister of wickedness. - Sophocles

If one begins all deeds well, it is likely that they will end well too. - Sophocles

Not all things are to be discovered; many are better concealed. - Sophocles

Whoever thinks his friend more important than his country, I rate him nowhere. - Sophocles

Whoever understands how to do a kindness when he fares well would be a friend better than any possession. - Sophocles

Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all. - Sophocles

Success is dependent on effort. - Sophocles

There is a point at which even justice does injury. - Sophocles

It is the merit of a general to impart good news, and to conceal the truth. - Sophocles

No one longs to live more than someone growing old. - Sophocles

Do not grieve yourself too much for those you hate, nor yet forget them utterly. - Sophocles

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

It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune. - Sophocles

What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence? - Sophocles

For those whose wit becomes the mother of villainy, those it educates to be evil in all things. - Sophocles

The rewards of virtue alone abide secure. - Sophocles

No lie ever reaches old age. - Sophocles

Reason is God's crowning gift to man. - Sophocles

Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money. - Sophocles

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