Truly, to tell lies is not honorable;but when the truth entails tremendous ruin,To speak dishonorably is pardonable. -Sophocles

 

Truly, to tell lies is not honorable;but when the truth entails tremendous ruin,To speak dishonorably is pardonable.


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This quote is just one of 49 total Sophocles quotes in our collection. Sophocles is known for saying 'Truly, to tell lies is not honorable;but when the truth entails tremendous ruin,To speak dishonorably is pardonable.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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To revive sorrow is cruel.

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Knowledge must come through action; you can have no test which is not fanciful, save by trial.

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O generations of men, how I count you as equal with those who live not at all!

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