Sophocles Quotes
Sophocles was an ancient Greek playwright whose tragedies, including Oedipus Rex and Antigone, have been performed for nearly 2,500 years. His observations on honor, labor, and the human response to fear remain sharp and direct.
These quotes work naturally in academic essays, theater programs, speeches on integrity, or social media posts about character. Explore the full collection below.
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“I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.”
“Without labor nothing prospers.”
“To him who is in fear everything rustles.”
“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.”
“Success is dependent on effort.”
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