Blow Quote by Plautus
![“To blow and to swallow at the same time is not easy; I cannot at the same time be here and also there. [Lat., Simul flare sorbereque haud facile Est: ego hic esse et illic simul, haud potui.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eac/plautus-1263_blow_to-blow-and-to-swallow-at-the-same-time_1594277.jpg)
“To blow and to swallow at the same time is not easy; I cannot at the same time be here and also there. [Lat., Simul flare sorbereque haud facile Est: ego hic esse et illic simul, haud potui.]”
About This Quote
Source Play: Asinutae, 2nd century BC
The speaker notes the difficulty of doing two contradictory actions simultaneously, illustrating logical impossibility.
In simple terms: Doing opposite things at once is impossible.
Key Takeaway
Recognize logical limits.
Themes
logic
paradox
contradiction
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Debates
- problem solving
- teaching logic
Key Concepts
Philosophy
rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you ever truly be in two places at once?
- What does this reveal about multitasking?
A Different Perspective
Complex tasks may still be attempted despite impossibility.
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