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“So you, the kings, you too must reflect upon this punishment, because the immortals are here in the midst of manking, observing those who do not hold the gods in awe...but grind each other down with crooked judgements” quote by Hesiod
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““So you, the kings, you too must reflect upon this punishment, because the immortals are here in the midst of manking, observing those who do not hold the gods in awe...but grind each other down with crooked judgements””

Hesiod

About This Quote

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

The quote warns that even rulers must respect divine authority, lest they judge unfairly and suffer consequences.

In simple terms: Kings must respect gods and judge fairly.

Key Takeaway

Respect higher powers and be just.

Themes

power justice divine authority hubris

Mood

reflective serious

Type

mythological ethical

When to use this quote

  • political leadership
  • legal judgments
  • personal conduct
  • organizational decisions

Key Concepts

mythology ethics authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure fairness in authority?
  • What consequences arise from ignoring higher principles?
A Different Perspective

Even with divine watch, human bias can persist.

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