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“The ancient God created the old man, capable of erring - thus he erred himself.” quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
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“The ancient God created the old man, capable of erring - thus he erred himself.”

Yevgeny Zamyatin

About This Quote

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

Human nature is flawed, leading to inevitable mistakes and self-inflicted errors.

In simple terms: Humans err due to flaws.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and learn from human errors.

Themes

human nature error self‑destruction

Mood

cautionary thought‑provoking

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • self‑improvement
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to reduce self‑inflicted errors?
  • What role does humility play?
A Different Perspective

Self‑destruction can be mitigated.

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