"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." That's another quote by Marcus Aurelius. I have said it before, but this guy truly was brilliant. If you have never read any of his stuff, you should google him and read some of his quotes.
There is just no beating around the bush with this guy. Take this quote for instance. His advice is simple. Be what you believe a man to be. Don't argue about it with anyone. Picture what a man should be in your eyes, and then do your best to live up to your own ideals. It is a brilliant solution for a thinking man. Unfortunately, there are so many people out there, who never think about such things. So many people seem to never think about honor, courage, or principles. Instead, they go through life always looking for the easy way out. They take their definition of a man from what they see on TV or in the movies. Sadly, many of the "men" portrayed on the silver screen nowadays are violent and abusive, not thoughtful and caring. In my opinion, you can't get your definition of a man through soundbites. Being a voyeur for 30 seconds at a clip is no way to become a man. Instead, you need to be exposed to people with principles and see how they interact with the world on a daily basis. A thirty-minute TV show just won't show you enough of what it means to be a man (or woman, for you ladies) so that you can become one yourself. By being a man, I don't mean just getting older. I know 50-year old men, who are only men since they grew older. Most of us can grow old. It does not mean we are men, or that we have grown wiser. Action speaks louder than words and louder than age. To me, real men are honest, have courage, and treat others as they themselves want to be treated. They have morals and treat everyone with a modicum of respect. At the same time, they are still prepared to defend themselves, their families, and their principles when the need arises. All said, don't waste your time arguing with people about what any man SHOULD be. Instead, try to live up to your own ideals and lead by example.
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