According to the ancient Delphic Pythagorean maxim – Keep the Measure, it is wise advice to measure anything before we act; always measure perfectly. As we can see from the lack of measure (testing), our culture and society is measureless. The dysfunction of being measureless results in hubris, exaggerated self pride, this recklessness goes hand in hand with ate, being blinded. Ate was the ancient Greek personified spirit of delusion, infatuation, blind folly, rash action and reckless impulse who led people down the path of ruin.
The lack of measure, or “measurelessness”, as well results in holding onto rigid, dogmatic, and austere measures.
Of this maxim it has been said that the ancient Greek Seven Sages wished humankind to observe due measure and proportion in all matters instead of making irrevocable decisions about any human affairs.