Awareness Quote by Euripides
“Knowledge is not wisdom: cleverness is not, not without awareness of our death, not without recalling just how brief our flare is. He who overreaches will, in his overreaching, lose what he possesses, betray what he has now. That which is beyond us, which is greater than the human, the unattainably great, is for the mad, or for those who listen to the mad, and then believe them.”
About This Quote
Knowledge without wisdom or awareness of mortality leads to overreaching, which can cause loss of what we already have.
In simple terms: Without wisdom, knowledge can cause reckless ambition and loss.
Key Takeaway
Balance learning with humility and mortality awareness.
Themes
wisdom
humility
mortality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal growth
- creative projects
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true wisdom look like for you?
- How does mortality awareness shape your goals?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on knowledge can breed arrogance, ignoring emotional intelligence.
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