18 Famous Historical Quotes

18 Famous Historical Quotes that People Have Always Misunderstood
Story by Dennis Michael

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“Money is the root of all evil”
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Common Misunderstanding: The phrase is often taken to mean that money itself is inherently evil.

Correct Interpretation: The actual quote from the Bible is, “The love of money is the root of all evil,” which emphasizes that it's the obsession with wealth, not money itself, that leads to immoral behavior.

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“Blood is thicker than water”
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Common Misunderstanding: People use this quote to stress that family bonds are more potent than other relationships.

Correct Interpretation: The original saying is, “The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb,” meaning that relationships formed by choice are more robust than those by birth.

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“Curiosity killed the cat”
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Common Misunderstanding: This is often used to suggest that curiosity is dangerous.

Correct Interpretation: The phrase is, “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back,” highlighting that while curiosity can be risky, the rewards and knowledge often outweigh the risks.