A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.
Marcus Aurelius quote: “A noble man compares and estimates himself…”
A quotation from the Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius
Filed under: Ancient wisdom, Marcus Aurelius
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This quote is by Marcus Aurelius (0121-0180), Roman Emperor
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