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Wherefore the race being not to the swift, etc. but time…

“Wherefore the race being not to the swift, etc. but time and chance happening to all men, I leave the Judgement of the whole to the Candid, of whose correction I shall never be impatient.” quote by William Petty
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“Wherefore the race being not to the swift, etc. but time and chance happening to all men, I leave the Judgement of the whole to the Candid, of whose correction I shall never be impatient.”

William Petty

About This Quote

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

The speaker trusts that fate and fairness, rather than speed, will judge everyone, and will accept the unbiased judgment without impatience.

In simple terms: Trust fate and fairness over speed, and accept impartial judgment calmly.

Key Takeaway

Embrace patience and fairness.

Themes

justice patience fairness fate impartiality

Mood

reflective calm

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal decisions
  • career evaluations
  • sports competitions
  • personal setbacks
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy ethics probability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle outcomes when speed seems rewarded?
  • Can you trust a judgment you cannot influence?
A Different Perspective

Impartial judges may be biased or unavailable.

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