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I know, indeed, the evil of that I purpose; but my inclination gets the better of my judgment.
— Euripides · Medea
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker admits fully understanding that the course being planned is wicked, yet says desire is winning out over reasoned judgment. It is a stark confession of acting against one's better knowledge, with inclination overruling conscience even though the harm is clearly seen beforehand.
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