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Deserve Quote by Pliny the Elder

“True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read.” quote by Pliny the Elder
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“True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read.”

Pliny the Elder

About This Quote

Source Book: Natural History, 77 AD

True glory comes from creating worthy works and reading worthy literature.

In simple terms: Create and read valuable things.

Key Takeaway

Pursue excellence in creation and consumption.

Themes

achievement literature legacy

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • reading clubs
  • education
  • publishing

Key Concepts

cultural value intellectual merit

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines “worthy” work?
  • How to balance creation and consumption?
A Different Perspective

May be elitist.

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