Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Show me the man you honor, and I will know what kind of a man you are. It shows me what your ideal of manhood is, and what kind of a man you long to be.
Summary
This quote suggests that by observing the person one admires or respects, their true character and values become apparent. It implies that the individuals we look up to reflect our own desires and aspirations. Therefore, the choices we make in regarding whom we honor or idolize can reveal our own moral compass, the kind of person we strive to become, and our perception of an ideal manhood.
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