What did Sophocles mean by: The curse of ignorance is that man without being good or evil is nevertheless satisfied with himself - Sophocles Playwright · Athens Copy
+ If you try to cure evil with evil you will add more pain to your fate. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Evil, Fate, Pain, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ Show me the man who keeps his house in hand, He’s fit for public authority. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Hands, House, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Pain, Suffering, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Wisdom, Wise, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ You don’t know what kind of day you will have, until evening. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Evening, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ But this is a true saying among men: the gifts of enemies are no gifts and profitless. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Enemy, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ Knowledge must come through action. You can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Knowledge, Learn, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
+ The eyes of men love to pluck the blossoms from the faded flowers they turn away. Feraz Zeid, January 3, 2024January 10, 2024, Sophocles, Eye, Flower, 0 - Sophocles Playwright · Athens
A coxcomb is one whom simpletons believe to be a man of merit. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
It is not badness, it is the absence of goodness, which, in Art as in Life, is so depressing. - Freya Stark Explorer · United Kingdom
A vain man finds his account in speaking good or evil of himself. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The good, we do it; the evil, that is fortune; man is always right, and destiny always wrong. - Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. - Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
Though they may not always be handsome men doomed to evil posses the manly virtues. - Jean Genet Playwright · France
All women are born evil. Some just realize their potential later in life than others. - Jean Giraudoux Playwright · France
Envy comes from people’s ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts. - Jean Vanier Philosopher and theologian
