What did Sophocles mean by: Even the bold will fly when they see Death drawing in close enough to end their life. - Sophocles Playwright · Athens Copy
+ A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Doctors, Knives, Wise, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Liars, Lying, Reflection, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ It has been hard, I know, my daughters, but one word alone wipes out all of the hardships: love. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Daughter, Hardship, Love, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ A broad-backed ox can be driven straight on his road even by a small goad. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Broads, Driven, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ Whoever thinks his friend more important than his country, I rate him nowhere. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Country, Important, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ From suffering that has been/ Decreed no man will ever find escape Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Suffering, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ If one begins all deeds well, it is likely that they will end well too. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Deeds, End, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ It’s terrible when the one who does the judging judges things all wrong. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Judging, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying. - Jean Cocteau Artist · France
After the writer’s death, reading his journal is like receiving a long letter. - Jean Cocteau Artist · France
The flatterer does not think highly enough of himself or of others. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
If some persons died, and others did not die, death would be a terrible affliction. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Writing, like drawing is an art, and whatever conveys the meaning is justified. - Maxwell Perkins Editor · USA
Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go. - Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
I’m not afraid of death. It’s the stake one puts up in order to play the game of life. - Jean Giraudoux Playwright · France