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Such is our pride, our folly, or our fate, That few, but…

“Such is our pride, our folly, or our fate, That few, but such as cannot write, translate.” quote by John Denham
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“Such is our pride, our folly, or our fate, That few, but such as cannot write, translate.”

John Denham

About This Quote

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

Pride and fate limit our ability to translate or understand certain truths, leaving them unexpressed.

In simple terms: Pride blocks true expression.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility to convey ideas.

Themes

pride fate communication

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • artistic creation
  • cross‑cultural dialogue

Key Concepts

literature translation studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pride hinder your expression?
  • What truths resist translation?
A Different Perspective

Even with humility, some concepts may remain ineffable.

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