A man may climb Everest for himself, but at the summit he plants his country's flag.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal ambition is secondary to serving one's country, symbolized by planting a national flag.
- In plain terms
- A man climbs a mountain for himself but plants his country's flag at the top.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal goals should serve national interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do personal and national goals align?
- What symbols represent service?
Another view
It oversimplifies the balance between self and state.
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