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What does it mean?
The author distinguishes his pursuit of justice from the typical author's pursuit of fame, calling justice holier.
In plain terms
I want justice, not fame like other authors.
What can you take from it?
Seek justice over glory.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • moral decisions
  • writing goals

Putting it to work

  • prioritizing ethics
  • rejecting vanity
  • serving others

Questions to consider

  • What drives your work?
  • Is fame worth the cost?

Another view

Justice can be harder to achieve than fame.

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