Bears Quote by Marcus Aurelius
“A spider is proud when it has caught a fly; one man when he has caught a poor hare, and another when he has taken a little fish in a net, and another when he has taken wild boars, and another when he has taken bears, and another when he has taken Sarmatians. Are not these robbers, if you examine their opinions?”
About This Quote
Source Meditations, Book 2, 2nd century AD
Pride in conquest is criticized as robbery when motives are selfish and short‑sighted.
In simple terms: Pride in hunting is like theft if driven by ego.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind success.
Themes
pride
conquest
morality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- business ambition
- political power
- personal achievement
- military conquest
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly value in your achievements?
- How can humility reshape ambition?
A Different Perspective
Success can be hollow if driven by ego.
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