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“No man is infinitely strong; for every creature that runs, flies, hops or crawls there is a terminal nemesis which he will not circumvent, which will finally do him in.” quote by Philip K. Dick
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“No man is infinitely strong; for every creature that runs, flies, hops or crawls there is a terminal nemesis which he will not circumvent, which will finally do him in.”

Philip K. Dick

About This Quote

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

All beings have an ultimate weakness that inevitably leads to their downfall, no matter how powerful they seem.

In simple terms: Everyone has a fatal flaw that ends them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and respect limits.

Themes

mortality hubris inevitability weakness

Mood

cautionary introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal ambition
  • technological hubris
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

philosophical existential biological

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal limits have you ignored?
  • How does acknowledging weakness empower you?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring limits can cause disaster.

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