Most of authors seek fame, but I seek for justice - a holier impulse than ever entered into the ambitious struggles of the votaries of that fickle, flirting goddess.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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