In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best.

 

In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best.
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l. 435, as translated by David Grene
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Variant translations: Among mortals second thoughts are the wisest. Second thoughts are ever wiser. Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

 

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