Silence is an ornament for women.
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The rewards of virtue alone abide secure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Virtue brings lasting rewards that are safe and stable.
This quote by Sophocles emphasizes that true rewards come from virtuous actions, and these rewards are enduring and reliable. It suggests that while other paths may lead to temporary gains, the integrity of virtue ensures that the benefits one reaps are both steadfast and secure over time.
Themes
VirtueRewardsIntegrityCharacterSecurity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about ethics in business.
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