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“All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.” quote by Sophocles
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“All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.”

Sophocles

About This Quote

A good person admits mistakes, corrects his path, and avoids pride, which is the only true crime.

In simple terms: Admitting errors and correcting them is virtuous; pride is harmful.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility and self-correction.

Themes

ethics humility pride self-improvement

Mood

reflective ethical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • conflict resolution
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

moral philosophy personal growth leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to recognize pride?
  • How do you repair mistakes effectively?
A Different Perspective

Pride can be deeply ingrained and hard to overcome.

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