Blind Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Fortune is not only blind herself, but blinds the people she has embraced.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: "To Atticus", 45 BC
Fortune is blind, yet it also blinds those it touches, leading to misguided confidence.
In simple terms: Blind luck misleads its victims.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble despite good fortune.
Themes
luck
hubris
human folly
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- financial windfalls
- unexpected success
- celebrations
- political power
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
fate
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you remain grounded after a lucky break?
- What dangers arise from overconfidence?
A Different Perspective
Success can cloud judgment and create false security.
![“Things sacred should not only be touched with the hands, but unviolated in thought. [Lat., Res sacros non modo manibus attingi, sed ne cogitatione quidem violari fas fuit.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/deb/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_hands_things-sacred-should-not-only-be-touched_11960.jpg)
