We distinguish the excellent man from the common man by saying that the former is the one who makes great demands upon himself, and the latter who makes no demands on himself.Rate it:(0.00 / 0 votes)Say it

Jose Ortega y Gasset

Spanish philosopher who advocated leadership by an intellectual elite (1883-1955)

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