Writing Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

“We should measure a man by what they’re prepared to do themselves. Not by what they’re prepared to have others do for them.”

— Tom Rob Smith

“He measured the achievements of others by what they had accomplished, asking of them that they measure him by what he envisaged or planned.”

— Jorge Luis Borges

“He studies virtues, vices, flaws and merits, the wisdom and puerility of others.”

— Stefan Zweig

“A man shouldn’t be measured by looks, attire, or finances. A man should be measured by his character, actions, and intelligence. -Nate Spears”

— Nate Spears

“The measure of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.”

— Lee Martin

“And I guess a man’s importance in the world can be measured by the quality and number of his glories.”

— John Steinbeck

“Being a good writer meant he could make a living and do as he chose. Being a great one would bring responsibilities and expectations…

— Nora Roberts

“The measure of a man is what he is willing to sacrifice for, commend his love towards, that he is still willing to lend…

— Tonny K. Brown

“He has written about equality, the perfectibility of human nature, and the essential goodness of mankind for many years -- he judges others by…

— Patrick O'Brian

“All men are equal but their graces and abilities separates them and makes certain things possible for them than for others.”

— Kingsley Opuwari Manuel

“Many great men can attribute their success to the fact that they didn't have the advantages other men had”

— Michelle Cohen Corasanti

“that the sum of a man’s life is not measured just by its accomplishments, but by how it is spent.”

— Simon Nasht