For my own part, I would rather excel in knowledge of the highest secrets of philosophy than in arms.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people's efforts than 100% of my own efforts.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion

I'd rather live on my own than live with a face that looks at me with the wrong eyes.

How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own spear and helmet, if he allows himself to become unaccustomed to tending even his own person, which is his most treasured belonging?