You know yourself what you are worth in your own eyes; and…
“You know yourself what you are worth in your own eyes; and at what price you will sell yourself. For men sell themselves at various prices. This is why, when Florus was deliberating whether he should appear at Nero's shows, taking part in the performance himself, Agrippinus replied, 'Appear by all means.' And when Florus inquired, 'But why do not you appear?' he answered, 'Because I do not even consider the question.' For the man who has once stooped to consider such questions, and to reckon up the value of external things, is not far from forgetting what manner of man he is.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Self‑valuation must be internal; external price tags erode true worth and lead to self‑loss.
In simple terms: Know your worth inside, not by others' price.
Key Takeaway
Guard your self‑respect.
Themes
self‑worth
integrity
philosophy
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship choices
- financial negotiations
- personal branding
Key Concepts
Stoicism
self‑esteem
value assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you set your own standards?
- How do you resist market pressures?
A Different Perspective
External validation can still influence decisions despite awareness.