Never promise more than you can perform.
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The gods never let us love and be wise at the same time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love and wisdom are often seen as conflicting pursuits.
This quote suggests that the experience of love can cloud judgment and understanding, making it difficult to maintain wisdom and rationality simultaneously. It implies a struggle between the emotional intensity of love and the calm, clear perspective that wisdom requires, presenting a dichotomy that many have faced in their personal lives.
Themes
LoveWisdomEmotionJudgmentConflict
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the complexities of relationships, one might say, 'As Publilius Syrus wisely pointed out, the gods never let us love and be wise at the same time.'
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