Silence is an ornament for women.
SophoclesRead
You win the victory when you yield to friends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True victory is achieved through humility and the willingness to compromise with friends.
This quote suggests that winning in relationships, particularly friendships, often comes not from conflict or stubbornness but from the ability to yield or compromise. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing friendships above the need to be right or to dominate discussions.
Themes
VictoryYieldFriendsHumilityFriendship
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about teamwork, one could say, 'As Sophocles reminds us, you win the victory when you yield to friends.'
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