Heraclitus, the discoverer of the constant change of things, nevertheless set a limit to this perpetual process. This limit was symbolized by Nemesis, the goddess of moderation and the implacable enemy of the immoderate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heraclitus saw constant change but set a limit through Nemesis to prevent excess.
- In plain terms
- Change is constant, but moderation stops it from going too far.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept change but enforce limits to avoid excess.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits your change?
- Is moderation always good?
Another view
Natural change may not require human or mythological limits.
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