Famous quote by Titus Livius

Mobile Desktop
Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them
Like

"Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them"

- Titus Livius

About this Quote

This quote by Titus Livius talks to the concept that in some cases those who do not actively seek out acknowledgment or honors are the ones who are most deserving of them. It suggests that those who are simple and do not actively seek out praise or acknowledgment are frequently the ones who are most deserving of it. This is due to the fact that they are not driven by a desire for recognition or appreciation, however instead are inspired by a real desire to do good and help others. This quote encourages us to acknowledge and honor those who are not actively seeking out acknowledgment, however are rather quietly doing good work and making a positive effect on the world. It is a suggestion that we should not neglect those who are not actively looking for recognition, however instead are quietly doing good work and making a favorable effect on the world. It is a pointer that we ought to not ignore those who are not actively seeking out acknowledgment, but instead are quietly doing good work and making a positive influence on the world. We ought to put in the time to recognize and honor those who are not actively looking for acknowledgment, but are rather quietly doing good work and making a favorable effect on the world.

About the Author

This quote is written / told by Titus Livius between 59 BC and 17 AC. He/she was a famous Historian from Rome. The author also have 30 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating - Sophocles
Sophocles
"I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating"
Sophocles, Author
Small: Honor is simply the morality of superior men - H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
"Honor is simply the morality of superior men"
H. L. Mencken, Writer
Small: I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year - Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year"
Charles Dickens, Novelist
Small: It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles - Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli
"It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles"
Niccolo Machiavelli, Writer
Small: The greatest honor history can bestow is that of peacemaker - Richard M. Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
"The greatest honor history can bestow is that of peacemaker"
Richard M. Nixon, President
Small: Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party - Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
"Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party"
Herbert Hoover, President
Small: Honor wears different coats to different eyes - Barbara Tuchman
"Honor wears different coats to different eyes"
Barbara Tuchman, Historian
Small: Ability without honor is useless - Cicero
Cicero
"Ability without honor is useless"
Cicero, Philosopher
Small: If you seek Hamiltons monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson, but live in Hamiltons c
George Will
"If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson, but live in Hamilton's country, a mighty industrial nation with a strong central government"
George Will, Journalist
Small: Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of
James Cash Penney
"Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership"
James Cash Penney, Businessman