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Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-will alone, without wise judgment, is ineffective and weak.
This quote by Aeschylus suggests that having strong willpower without the ability to make wise decisions leads to ineffectiveness and weakness. It emphasizes the importance of combining determination with wisdom in order to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Themes
Self-WillWisdomDecision-MakingStrengthWeakness
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal growth, one might say this quote to emphasize the need for wise decision-making.
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