“As the eagle was killed by the arrow winged with his own feather, so the hand of the world is wounded by its own skill.”
— Helen Keller
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Sometimes, the skills or tools we create end up harming us. Imagine an eagle being shot and killed by an arrow. In a sad twist, this arrow uses one of the eagle's own feathers to fly straight. This tells us that things we develop ourselves can come back to hurt us. For example, take the invention of cars. They're really useful and help us travel quickly. But cars also cause pollution and accidents, which harm people and the planet. It's a reminder to be careful with what we create, as it might have consequences we do not foresee. We should always think about how our actions and inventions could affect us in the long run.
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Consequences Environment Hubris Irony Metaphor Nature Reflection Self-destruction Skill Wisdom
