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the confidence that builds the tower, then forgets to check the foundation.
means excessive pride or self-confidence that blinds you to your own limits, usually right before it costs you everything.
from from ancient greek, originally describing an act of violence or humiliation meant to shame a rival, later narrowing to the fatal overconfidence that made greek tragic heroes defy the gods and lose.
greek tragedythe flaw that always precedes the fall
legal term oncecould mean assault meant to degrade someone
icarus connectionflying too close was the original hubris move
nemesis pairs with itgreeks literally personified the punishment