Justice prevails over transgression when she comes to the end of the race.
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It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.
Interpretation
What this quote means
One cannot manipulate or avoid the inevitable truths governed by higher powers or the universe.
This quote from Hesiod emphasizes the idea that there are certain truths or realities in life that are unavoidable and cannot be deceived or avoided, much like how the mind of a powerful god like Zeus operates. It suggests a recognition of the limits of human agency in the face of greater forces at play in the universe.
Themes
TruthZeusMindInevitableUniverse
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about fate versus free will, one might reference this quote to emphasize the inevitability of certain outcomes.
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