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“Having advanced to the limit of boldness, child, you have stumbled against the lofty pedestal of Justice.” quote by Sophocles
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“Having advanced to the limit of boldness, child, you have stumbled against the lofty pedestal of Justice.”

Sophocles

About This Quote

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

Boldness leads to confronting justice, exposing one’s limits and humility.

In simple terms: Boldness meets justice, revealing humility.

Key Takeaway

Balance ambition with humility.

Themes

justice hubris humility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

ethics self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does boldness expose personal limits?
  • What is the role of humility before justice?
A Different Perspective

Justice may be unattainable for some.

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