Justice prevails over transgression when she comes to the end of the race.
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The half is greater than the whole.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that partial experiences or components can hold greater significance than the entirety.
Hesiod's quote, 'The half is greater than the whole', invites us to reflect on the idea that individual parts of something can be more meaningful or impactful than the complete entity itself. This perspective can apply to various aspects of life, such as relationships, knowledge, or experiences, where it is often the moments and connections that shape us more than the sum total of everything we encounter.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of moments in life.
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