For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.
Interpretation
Making mistakes in judgment is a natural human trait, even if it may not reflect wisdom.
This quote by Plutarch highlights the inevitability of making errors in our opinions and judgments. While wise individuals strive to avoid mistakes, the acknowledgment that being wrong is a fundamentally human experience serves as a reminder of our fallibility and the importance of humility in our judgments.
In practice
In a discussion about decision-making, I could use this quote to emphasize the importance of accepting human errors.
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Come back with your shield - or on it
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Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.
There are a million 'oughts' in the world. There's a million ways in which I ought to be serving the world. But the ways I'm gifted to serve and the opportunities that come to me to serve are not a million.
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Only where there is disillusionment and depression and sorrow does happiness arise; without the despair of loss, there is no hope.
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