Sophocles: Quotes about wisdom

Sophocles was ancient Greek tragedian. Explore interesting quotes on wisdom.
Sophocles: 136   quotes 8   likes

“There is no happiness where there is no wisdom;
No wisdom but in submission to the gods.
Big words are always punished,
And proud men in old age learn to be wise.”

Sophocles

Source: Antigone, Line 1347, closing lines

Wisdom , Men , God , Age

“Wisdom outweighs any wealth.”

Sophocles

Source: Antigone, Line 1050

Wisdom , Wealth

“A short saying often contains much wisdom.”

Sophocles

Aletes, fragment 99.

Wisdom

“Much wisdom often goes with fewer words.”

Sophocles
Wisdom