It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors.
Plutarch quote It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.
Plutarch quote It were better to have no opinion of God at all than such a one as is unworthy of him; for the one is only belief - the other contempt.
Plutarch quote An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
Plutarch quote All men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.
Plutarch quote Biography
Greek philosopher, 46-120