Quote by Aristotle

Quite often good things have hurtful consequences. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequences. There are

Summary

This quote suggests that positive things in life can sometimes lead to negative outcomes. It reflects on the paradoxical nature of certain qualities or achievements that, on the surface, appear desirable. Examples are given to illustrate this idea, where money leads to ruin and courage results in death. The quote serves as a reminder that it is crucial to appreciate the complexities of life and acknowledge that not everything is as straightforward as it seems.

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