"It's a terrible thing to speak well and be wrong"
- Sophocles
About this Quote
This quote by Sophocles speaks with the power of words and the significance of being precise in what we state. It recommends that even if we have the ability to speak eloquently and confidently, if we are wrong in what we say, it is a dreadful thing. This is since words have the power to form our reality and affect the way we think and act. If we are incorrect in what we state, we can lead ourselves and others astray. We can produce false expectations, spread out false information, and cause confusion. For that reason, it is important to be conscious of the words we use and to make sure that we are speaking the reality. We should strive to be precise and honest in our interaction, so that we can avoid the awful effects of speaking well and being incorrect.
"One has children in the expectation of dying before them. In fact, you want to make damn sure you die before them, just as you plant a tree or build a house knowing, hoping that it will outlive you. That's how the human species has done as well as it has"
"Well, I think any time you delve into this sort of religion, politics, as you well know, you're going to, you know, touch a few nerves. I wasn't - now - and this is the honest truth"
