Pompey Quote by Plutarch
“Pompey bade Sylla recollect that more worshipped the rising than the setting sun.”
About This Quote
Source Historical work: “Parallel Lives”, 1st century AD
Plutarch notes Pompey’s warning that people worship the rising sun more than the setting one, implying a preference for beginnings over endings.
In simple terms: People favor new beginnings over endings.
Key Takeaway
Value both starts and conclusions.
Themes
history
human nature
values
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- celebrations
- rituals
- personal milestones
Key Concepts
temporal bias
cultural rituals
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cherish beginnings?
- How can we honor endings equally?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex motivations.
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