A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
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The wisest of the wise may err.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Even the most knowledgeable people can make mistakes.
This quote by Aeschylus emphasizes that wisdom does not guarantee infallibility. It suggests that everyone, regardless of their intelligence or experience, can make errors and that acknowledging this fallibility is a part of being truly wise.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on leadership, one might quote this to remind attendees that even experienced leaders can make mistakes.
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