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“A man fashions ill for himself who fashions ill for another, and the ill design is most ill for the designer.” quote by Hesiod
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“A man fashions ill for himself who fashions ill for another, and the ill design is most ill for the designer.”

Hesiod

About This Quote

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

Self-inflicted harm harms both the perpetrator and others; moral design reflects on the creator.

In simple terms: Ill deeds hurt the maker.

Key Takeaway

Avoid harming yourself and others.

Themes

ethics self-harm responsibility

Mood

somber reflective

Type

ethical didactic

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal health
  • leadership

Key Concepts

moral philosophy karma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you repair harmful patterns?
A Different Perspective

Self-harm may stem from deeper trauma.

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