Acceptance Quotes
The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Cassius tells Brutus that their political position is shaped by human choices rather than destiny. The line serves his attempt to recruit Brutus against Caesar.
Key takeaway:
Consider your agency while questioning the motives of persuasive advice.
Origin of the quote
Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene II, Cassius.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe post excerpts a longer sentence that ends with a reference to being underlings. The speaker’s political purpose matters.
