Sophocles Quotes About Silence

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  • Silence gives the proper grace to women

  • Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.

  • Silence is an ornament for women.

    Sophocles (1963). “Sophocles, Ajax”
  • Woman, to women silence is the best ornament.

    "Ajax". 293,
  • Pardon, and keep silent, for what is shameful for women must be concealed among women.

  • Don't you know that silence supports the accuser's charge?

  • To women silence gives their proper grace.

    Sophocles (1820). “Tragedies”, p.251
  • To me so deep a silence portends some dread event; a clamorous sorrow wastes itself in sound.

    "Antigone". 1251,
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Sophocles

  • Born: 498 BC
  • Died: 406 BC
  • Occupation: Playwright