Petronius ArbiterCan't you see that I'm only advising you to beg yourself not to be so dumb?
About This Quote
The saying, “To beg oneself not to be so dumb” is a very common one that is often used as a way of expressing self-criticism. The idea is that the person who said it has been so dumb and irrational in their decision making that they could have avoided the situation if only they had applied better judgement. The person who said it is asking themselves to think twice before making decisions and not to make such stupid mistakes.
Source: The Satyricon
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