There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is in being superior to your formal self. Ernest Hemingway. Agree or no?

[Lliam]

[SnowedIn]

Agree. I am not better (or worse) than another human. My behaviors, actions, thoughts, etc. might be better (or worse) than those of other humans, but I am not. I can, however, be better (or worse) that myself before now. And thus, to improve is noble.

[SnowedIn]

Thank you for MHO!

[Sevenpointfive]

i suppose that's one way to think of it. there's many ways to be noble

[Emiliamazing]

What a fantastic quote. We often gauge ourselves against others far too much, when in reality, we should really be self evaluating and trying to improve on our strengths and leaving behind our weaknesses.

[VIVANT]

Ohhh fantastic I LOVE this!

[Juxtapose]

True, trying to outdo other people is just your narcissism coming out.

[UniquelyBasic]

Who cares about being noble if you're better than others 🥴 lol

[exitseven]

Hemmingway was a tough act to follow.

[Anonymous]

Hemingway was a suicidal drunk. I wouldn’t look to him for anything beyond a good story.

[AngryCarl2]

Sounds about right.

[wittymilf]

I like it