Quote by George Eliot

Among all forms of mistake, prophecy is the most gratuitous

Among all forms of mistake, prophecy is the most gratuitous

Summary

This quote suggests that out of all possible errors or mistakes one can make, making predictions or prophecies is the most unnecessary. It implies that attempting to foresee the future or make absolute claims about what will happen is often futile and unreliable. Prophecy is seen as particularly pointless because it involves making assertions about events that are uncertain and may never come true, ultimately serving no purpose other than offering unsubstantiated speculation.

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Prophecy

By George Eliot

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