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Search well and be wise, nor believe that self-willed pride will ever be better than good counsel
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"Search well and be wise, nor believe that self-willed pride will ever be better than good counsel"

- Aeschylus

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This quote by Aeschylus is a reminder to be thoughtful and also smart in our decisions. He is warning us to not count solely on our own pride and pompousness when choosing. Rather, he is recommending that we must seek out great counsel from others as well as use that to inform our choices. He is warning us that pride can lead to bad choices which it is far better to choose the suggestions of others. This quote is a suggestion to be modest and also to not allow our pride hinder of making sensible decisions. It is a pointer to be open to the guidance of others and also to use that to notify our choices. Aeschylus is reminding us that it is much better to be smart and look for excellent guidance than to count only on our own satisfaction.

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Aeschylus This quote is written / told by Aeschylus between 525 BC and 456 BC. He was a famous Playwright from Greece. The author also have 84 other quotes.

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