Difficult Quote by Hesiod
“There is also an evil report; light, indeed, and easy to raise, but difficult to carry, and still more difficult to get rid of.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Works and Days, c. 700 BC
Light can be easily created but is hard to sustain and even harder to eliminate, symbolizing ideas that are attractive yet burdensome.
In simple terms: Light is easy to make, hard to keep, harder to remove.
Key Takeaway
Beware of attractive ideas that become burdens.
Themes
mythology
ethics
burden
light metaphor
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
mythological
advice
When to use this quote
- project planning
- policy making
- personal habits
Key Concepts
sustainability
responsibility
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- What "light' ideas have become burdens for you?
- How can you ensure a solution remains manageable?
A Different Perspective
Attractive solutions may create lasting problems.
