Just as the good actor perform well whatever role the poet…
“Just as the good actor perform well whatever role the poet assigns, so too must the good man perform whatever Fortune assigns. For she, says Bion, just like a poet, sometimes assigns the leading role, sometimes that of the supporting role; sometimes that of a king, sometimes that of a beggar. Do not, therefore, being a supporting actor, desire the role of the lead.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
One should accept whatever circumstances life assigns, without yearning for higher status.
In simple terms: Accept your role, avoid envy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your current position.
Themes
humility
acceptance
fortune
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career changes
- social status shifts
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
Stoic acceptance
role theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What role are you resisting?
- How can acceptance coexist with growth?
A Different Perspective
May ignore ambition that drives progress.