All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows he knows his course is wrong and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.
Sleep that masters all.
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More Quotes from Sophocles
I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare—I have no use for him, either.
Anarchy, anarchy! Show me a greater evil! This is why cities tumble and the houses rain down, this is what scatters armies!
More on Integrity
It was that which gave promise that in due time the weights would be lifted from the shoulders of all men, and that all should have an equal chance. This is the sentiment embodied in the Declaration of Independence. . . . I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender it.
Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they will.
But what is happiness except for the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads.
If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity.
I have met men who are habitual liars. They have lied so long that they no longer can distinguish between the truth and a lie. Their sensitivity to sin has been almost completely deadened.
And even a liar can be scared into telling the truth, same as honest man can be tortured into telling a life.
