It's not given to people to judge what's right or wrong. People have eternally been mistaken and will be mistaken, and in nothing more than in what they consider right and wrong.

Summary

This quote implies that the ability to determine what is right or wrong is not something inherent in people. It suggests that throughout history, people have continuously made errors and will continue to do so, particularly in their perceptions of right and wrong. The quote may be encouraging humility and caution when making judgments, highlighting the fallibility and subjectivity of human moral interpretations. It implies that it is important to acknowledge our limitations and be open to the possibility of being mistaken in our notions of what is right and wrong.

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