The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The best way to be honored is to be who you say you are.
- In plain terms
- Be honest about who you are to gain honor.
- What can you take from it?
- Drop the act and be real.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you pretend to be?
- How authentic are you?
Another view
Hiding flaws can sometimes protect reputation.
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The fewer our wants, the nearer we resemble the gods.
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