The almighty gods ought to have taken the trouble to create a fourth, a decent man. I would gladly have gone along with him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wishes for the creation of a truly decent man to accompany them.
- In plain terms
- He wants a good man to exist so he can have a companion.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the rarity of true decency in people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How common is decency in your experience?
- What makes a man 'decent'?
Another view
Decency is subjective and varies by culture.
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