Quotation by

Sophocles

Silence is an ornament for women.

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Sophocles suggests that when women remain quiet, it adds to their grace or appeal. He implies that speaking less can be seen as a form of beauty or virtue for women.

More by this author

All quotes by Sophocles →

More quotes about Women

See all →

A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.

Ah, women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent.

The age of a woman doesn't mean a thing. The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.

As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.

Women don't want to hear what you think. Women want to hear what they think - in a deeper voice.