Wisdom Poem by Sophocles

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Wisdom

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Man's highest blessedness,
In wisdom chiefly stands;
And in the things that touch upon the Gods,
'Tis best in word or deed
To shun unholy pride;
Great words of boasting bring great punishments,
And so to grey-haired age
Teach wisdom at the last.

Sophocles

Monday, September 24, 2012

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