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Honor means that a man is not exceptional fame, that he is. Fame is something which must be won honor, only something wh
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"Honor means that a man is not exceptional; fame, that he is. Fame is something which must be won; honor, only something which must not be lost"

- Arthur Schopenhauer

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This quote by Arthur Schopenhauer speaks to the difference in between honor and also fame. Honor is something that is fundamental in a person, and also it is not something that can be gained or eliminated. It is a reflection of an individual's personality and stability. Popularity, on the various other hand, is something that has to be earned and can be eliminated. It is a representation of a person's achievements and also recognition from others. Schopenhauer is recommending that honor is something that is more important than popularity, as it is something that is not depending on exterior aspects. Honor is something that is within an individual, and also it is something that should be kept in high regard. Popularity is short lived, however honor is something that must be kept and treasured.

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Arthur Schopenhauer This quote is written / told by Arthur Schopenhauer between February 22, 1788 and September 21, 1860. He was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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