Believe Quote by Sophocles
““Do not believe that you alone can be right. The man who thinks that, The man who maintains that only he has the power To reason correctly, the gift to speak, the soul— A man like that, when you know him, turns out empty.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, 442 BC
Overconfidence in one's reasoning leads to emptiness and moral failure.
In simple terms: Thinking you're always right empties you.
Stay humble and listen to others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- team discussions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever assume you're always right?
- How can you balance confidence and humility?
Overconfidence can be useful in some contexts.