A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea...

Quote by Marcus Aurelius about aspiration, ambition, man, vulgarity, idea

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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 AureliusMarcus Catilius Severus
Quote by Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Catilius Severus) about aspiration, ambition, man, vulgarity, idea.
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Catilius Severus)

Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Catilius Severus) 121 - 180, roman Soldier

Also known as: Marcus Catilius Severus.
Also called: Marcus Annius Verus.
Was born on: 26 apr 0121.
Died on 17 mar 0180, at 58 years old.
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