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Worse than a true evil is it to bear the burden of faults…

“Worse than a true evil is it to bear the burden of faults that are not truly yours.” quote by Euripides
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“Worse than a true evil is it to bear the burden of faults that are not truly yours.”

Euripides

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Carrying blame for others' faults is a greater evil than any true wrongdoing.

In simple terms: Blaming yourself for others' mistakes is harmful.

Key Takeaway

Avoid taking on others' faults.

Themes

responsibility guilt justice

Mood

reflective somber

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace dynamics
  • family conflicts

Key Concepts

moral philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Whose faults are you truly responsible for?
  • How can you set healthy boundaries?
A Different Perspective

Often we cannot control others' actions, making fault‑bearing unfair.

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