tragic flaw
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History reflects humankind’s most tragic flaw: Humans are incapable of protecting themselves from themselves.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 23, 2023
He’s a man constantly overheated, which is what makes him tick, and is his tragic flaw.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
In this telling, Coriolanus’ overestimation of her own savvy is a tragic flaw.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2017
These guys’ tragic flaw, if you want to put it in grand and mythical terms, was the need to be famous or be loved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2016
The Duchess set about studying Annette and shortly found her adversary’s tragic flaw.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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