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Sophocles

Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.

Time

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Sophocles is saying that trying to keep secrets is useless because eventually, everything will be revealed. Time acts like a witness that uncovers all hidden truths by observing and listening continuously.

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