Silence is an ornament for women.
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Fortune is not on the side of the faint-hearted.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success comes to those who are brave and willing to take risks.
This quote by Sophocles emphasizes that fortune, or luck, favors those who have the courage to act decisively and boldly. The faint-hearted, or those who hesitate and show fear, are less likely to achieve their goals and attract positive outcomes.
Themes
FortuneCourageRiskSuccessBravery
In practice
Example use cases
You can use this quote to inspire a team during a motivational speech.
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