Quote by Sophocles

Ignorant menDont know what good they hold in their hands untilTheyve flung it away.

Ignorant menDont know what good they hold in their hands unt

Summary

This quote highlights how individuals often fail to recognize the value of something they possess until it's gone. Ignorant men, lacking understanding or awareness, do not appreciate the significance or goodness of what they possess until it's too late. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and cherishing the blessings and opportunities one has at the present moment, to avoid regret and the missed chance to appreciate what they had.

By Sophocles

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