"A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a
mean man, by one lower than himself. The one
produces aspiration; the other ambition, which
is the way in which a vulgar man aspires."
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tuesday's Quote
The following comes from the famous Roman soldier and statesman Marcus Aurelius (121-180):
"A noble man compares and estimates himself
by an idea which is higher than himself; and a
mean man, by one lower than himself. The one
produces aspiration; the other ambition, which
is the way in which a vulgar man aspires."
"A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a
mean man, by one lower than himself. The one
produces aspiration; the other ambition, which
is the way in which a vulgar man aspires."
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