Sophocles Quotes About Truth

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  • Truth is always straightforward.

  • What people believe prevails over the truth.

    Sophocles, Hugh Lloyd-Jones (1996). “Sophocles: Fragments”, p.37, Harvard University Press
  • Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.

    "Creusa". Play by Sophocles, fragment 323,
  • The truth is always the strongest argument.

    "Phædra". Play by Sophocles, Fragment 737,
  • Truth hates delay. (Veritas odit moras.)

  • The truth is ever best.

    Sophocles (1824). “The Tragedies: In Two Volumes”, p.282
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Sophocles

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