Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.
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Scorn also to depress thy competitor by any dishonest or unworthy method; strive to raise thyself above him only by excelling him; so shall thy contest for superiority be crowned with honour, if not with success.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Strive to surpass your competition through honest means and personal excellence.
This quote emphasizes the importance of integrity in competition. It suggests that one should not resort to dishonorable tactics to outshine a rival but instead focus on self-improvement and skill enhancement. True honor comes from the pursuit of excellence rather than engaging in unscrupulous behavior, even if that might not always lead to immediate success.
Themes
IntegrityHonorCompetitionExcellenceSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a motivational speech at a business seminar.
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