Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fame is a natural result of doing brave or heroic things.
- In plain terms
- Fame is just the smell left by heroic actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Do good deeds and fame may follow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you want fame or honor?
- What deeds matter most?
Another view
Fame can also come from bad deeds.
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