Quote by Ernest Hemingway

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of personal growth and self-improvement. It suggests that the true measure of nobility does not come from comparing oneself to others and achieving superiority over them, but rather from surpassing one's own past self. It implies that the truly noble individual is one who continually strives to better themselves, constantly pushing their own limits and becoming a better version of who they were before.

By Ernest Hemingway

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