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“errare humanum est, sed perseverare diabolicum: 'to err is human, but to persist (in the mistake) is diabolical.” quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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““errare humanum est, sed perseverare diabolicum: 'to err is human, but to persist (in the mistake) is diabolical.””

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

About This Quote

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

Human error is natural, but stubbornly repeating it is destructive.

In simple terms: Mistakes are human; persisting in them is harmful.

Key Takeaway

Avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Themes

mistakes human nature self‑improvement

Mood

cautious determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • business strategies
  • learning from failure

Key Concepts

ethics behavioral psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What recurring mistake are you willing to let go?
  • How can you break the cycle of persistence?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits can be difficult despite awareness.

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