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Cling not to one mood, And deemed not thou art right, all…

“Cling not to one mood, And deemed not thou art right, all others wrong. For whoso thinks that wisdom dwells with him, That he alone can speak or think alright, Such oracles are empty breath when tried. The wisest man will let himself be swayed By other's wisdom and relax in time.” quote by Sophocles
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““Cling not to one mood, And deemed not thou art right, all others wrong. For whoso thinks that wisdom dwells with him, That he alone can speak or think alright, Such oracles are empty breath when tried. The wisest man will let himself be swayed By other's wisdom and relax in time.””

Sophocles

About This Quote

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

True wisdom comes from openness to others’ insights, not stubborn self‑reliance.

In simple terms: Wisdom requires listening to others.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to diverse perspectives.

Themes

wisdom humility learning

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

philosophy dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is trusting your own judgment essential?
  • How do you balance humility with confidence?
A Different Perspective

Rigid self‑confidence can also be valuable in certain contexts.

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