Silence is an ornament for women.
SophoclesRead
It is only great souls that know how much glory there is in being good.
Interpretation
Great individuals understand the true value of goodness and virtue.
This quote emphasizes that only those with deep character and integrity can truly appreciate the nobleness of being good. It suggests that greatness is not solely defined by accomplishments or fame, but also by the ethical choices one makes and the goodness one embodies in life.
In practice
In a motivational speech about integrity, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of character.
Silence is an ornament for women.
None love the messenger who brings bad news.
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Not even Ares battles against necessity.
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There is nothing more hateful than bad advice.
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When you are doing one thing - talking on your phone, texting, whatever - you are automatically not doing something else. What is the greatest scarcity in the world today? It's not oil. It's time. Time is precious. Don't throw it away.
Only a madman would give good for evil
You must find your dream...but no dream lasts forever, each dream is followed by another, and one should not cling to any particular dream.
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Time marches on and sooner or later you realize it is marching across your face.
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