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9 Iconic Quotes You Have Been Saying Wrong All Along

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By Erika John - - 5 Mins Read
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It is commonplace for us to use wise words from famous individuals in our daily communication. Nonetheless, we frequently misunderstand certain famous quotes, mistaking them for their literal meaning until we discover their actual intended meaning.

Examine the astonishing compilations of quotes that are often misinterpreted as Shakespearean or Frostian in an attempt to sound more eloquent.

Which one of these are you guilty of?

  1. Money The Root Of All Evil

No doubt, everyone has heard the quote - Money is the root of all evil. This is one of the quotes we wrongly interpret to mean that money causes moral decadence during any ongoing argument concerning the need for money.

The full and correct quote says, "The love of money is the root of all evil." This justifies the importance of money; however, it becomes evil when it is wrongly desired.

  1. Curiosity Killed The Cat

Many people, especially young adults who become knee-deep in knowing certain things, are often cautioned using the quote, "Curiosity Killed the Cat." However, the Otes' full context says, "Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back to life."

The first part warns against looking too deeply into unnecessary information but says that discovering the hidden part of a matter can bring a feeling of fulfilment.

  1. Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None

This particular saying takes the front lead of all quotes we get wrong, the term "Jack of all trades" began as a word of compliment for persons who know two or more skills but the term "master of none" was added to bring down the former compliment.

Funny enough, the quote in full context, "Jack of all trades, master of none, is much better than the popular version, which encourages multiple streams of income and multi-tasking without highlighting the need for mastery.

  1. Blood Is Thicker Than Water 

This quote is a common thread used to prioritise family bonds over friendships, but this famous quote is misinterpreted. The original quote has been discovered to be: "The blood of covenant is much thicker than the waters from the womb."

The common meaning contradicts the quoted original meaning, which says valuable bonds can be formed with someone other than your family.

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  1. Great Minds Think Alike

When two friends come up with the same idea, either one or both will smile and say, "Great minds think alike." The full quote says, "Great minds think alike, but fools sometimes differ."

The concluding part is usually excluded because no one likes to be tagged as a fool.

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  1. Love Makes The World Go Round 

The Duchess, a character in Alice's Wonderland, said this quote. She made the statement just after she advocated punishing her child for sneezing.

However, the context was used to sweetly quote her sarcastic comment and not necessarily the romantic interpretation we often add.

  1. The Devil Is In Details 

The original context, "God is in details," was twisted by overthinkers who popularised the opposite of the original word: "Devil is in the details.”

Ludwig Miez Vander's quote "God is in details" genuinely intended to highlight the presence of God in man's everyday affairs before the opposite became popular and often used. He also came up with the saying, "Less is more."

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  1. Heaven Help Those Who Help Themselves 

This quote has been repeated many times, and most people believe it to be a word from the Holy Bible, but it surprisingly wasn't recorded in any part of the Holy Book.

The phrase was first used in Algernon Sydney's article in 1689, and it has become famous for suggesting that people must also make efforts for themselves before a seeming “divine intervention.”

  1. Early Risers 

It is believed that people who do things early get the best result, but the full context is quit "The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese, " implying that being the first does not necessarily mean you'll get the best of everything.

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