In men this blunder still you find,- All think their little set mankind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Men often make the mistake of thinking their small circle is the whole world.
- In plain terms
- People think their small group is all of mankind.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not mistake your small circle for the whole world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How big is your set?
- Do you think you know everyone?
Another view
Sometimes a small group does matter most.
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Since trifles make the sum of human things, And half our misery from our foibles springs.
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