Should you think about your duty, or about the consequences of your actions? Or should you concentrate on becoming a good person?
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Bill Wiltrack
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by Bill Wiltrack »
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“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
― Ernest Hemingway
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by prof »
Bill quoted:
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” ― Ernest Hemingway
That's a good quotation, Bill. Thanks for finding it. I may use it in a book I am writing, as it fits right in with my definition of "morality."
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Bill Wiltrack
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Really? I hope that works for you.
What is your book about?
Can we get a sneak peek?
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by prof »
Bill Wiltrack wrote:.
Really? I hope that works for you.
What is your book about??.
You made me smile, friend. More than that....

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My book will be about Ethics.
Thanks for asking.
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Bill Wiltrack
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Wait a minute...what about a sneak peek? Don't leave us hangin...
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You have already seen it.
Have you studied my posts and threads here?
Was the content understandable?
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Bill Wiltrack
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Three sentences. Describe your book. Think of it as a submission to an editor.
By the way, which editor & publisher are you working with?
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Since Hemingway isn't here to answer:
Bill, why is it noble to be better than your former self?
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Systematic wrote:Since Hemingway isn't here to answer:
Bill, why is it noble to be better than your former self?
Since Dalek Prime is here to answer, I'd say we can all improve. Not sure it's noble, but it's better than a kick in the head.