Ends Quote by Homer
“Reproach is infinite, and knows no end So voluble a weapon is the tongue; Wounded, we wound; and neither side can fail For every man has equal strength to rail.”
About This Quote
Source Epic: The Iliad, Homer, 8th century BC
Conflict is endless; speech can wound as much as weapons, and both sides suffer equally.
In simple terms: Words can be as harmful as weapons.
Key Takeaway
Choose words carefully.
Themes
conflict
communication
mutual harm
balance
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
classical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal arguments
- media commentary
Key Concepts
rhetoric
ethical discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you speak?
- How to mitigate harmful speech?
A Different Perspective
Silence can also cause harm.
