Justice prevails over transgression when she comes to the end of the race.
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That man is best who sees the truth himself. Good too is he who listens to wise counsel. But who is neither wise himself nor willing to ponder wisdom is not worth a straw.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wisdom comes from self-discovery and valuing the counsel of others.
Hesiod emphasizes the importance of personal insight and the ability to recognize truth independently. While it's valuable to seek and heed wise advice, those who lack wisdom and disdain learning from others are ultimately considered to have little worth.
Themes
WisdomTruthKnowledgeCounselSelf-Discovery
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech focusing on the importance of self-awareness.
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