“ The best of men choose one thing in preference to all else, immortal glory in preference to mortal good ”
Heraclitus, On Nature (c. 535 – c. 475 BCE). copy citation
| Author | Heraclitus |
|---|---|
| Source | On Nature |
| Topic | glory good |
| Date | c. 535 – c. 475 BCE |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by William Harris |
| Weblink | http://community.middlebury.edu/~harris/Philosophy/heraclitus.pdf |
Context
“(114)
82. The people should fight for their law as for their city wall. (44)
83. Law involves obeying the counsel of one. (33)
84. To me one man is worth ten thousand if he is first-rate. (49)
85. The best of men choose one thing in preference to all else, immortal glory in preference to mortal good; whereas the masses simply glut themselves like cattle. (29)
86. Gods and men honor those slain in battle. (24)
87. Even those who are most in repute know and maintain only what is reputed. (28)
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