Multiple choice general knowledge

A short saying often contains much wisdom.

  1. Aristotle

  2. Socrates

  3. Sophocles

  4. Confucius
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Explanation

This quote is attributed to Sophocles, the ancient Greek tragedian (c. 497-406 BCE), author of Oedipus Rex and Antigone. It reflects the Greek appreciation for brevity and wisdom in sayings. Aristotle and Socrates were philosophers known for longer treatises/dialogues, while Confucius was Chinese, not Greek, and his aphorisms have a different style.

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