Summary
This quote challenges the significance of one's lineage or ancestral background. It questions the practical value of pedigrees, suggesting that they may lack practical usefulness in certain contexts. Instead of relying solely on a distinguished lineage, the quote encourages individuals to focus on their own abilities, skills, and actions in order to prove their worth. It emphasizes that true worth should be based on personal achievements and capabilities rather than inherited status or societal hierarchies.
Topics
Aristocracy
By Juvenal