Rememberest the gods, and that they wish not to be…
“Rememberest the gods, and that they wish not to be flattered, but wish all reasonable beings to be made like themselves; and... rememberest that what does the work of a fig-tree is a fig-tree, and that what does the work of a dog is a dog, and that what does the work of a bee is a bee, and that what does the work of a man is a man.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Recognize that each being fulfills its natural role; accept the order of nature and align yourself accordingly
In simple terms: Everything has its proper function; live according to nature
Key Takeaway
Live in harmony with your true nature and the world’s order
Themes
philosophy
nature
order
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- leadership decisions
- personal identity development
Key Concepts
essentialism
stoicism
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing your natural role affect your choices?
- What does “being like a bee” mean for your work?
A Different Perspective
Rigidly imposing human values on nature can be limiting