I thought this sounded familiar. It has been said, in many variations, through the ages. My favorite form is the Irish "Act as if..." I can't find a version older than this Socrates quote: "The nearest way to glory -- a shortcut, as it were -- is to strive to be what you wish to be thought to be" - quoted in Cicero, 44 BC.
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I thought this sounded familiar. It has been said, in many variations, through the ages. My favorite form is the Irish "Act as if..." I can't find a version older than this Socrates quote:
"The nearest way to glory -- a shortcut, as it were -- is to strive to be what you wish to be thought to be" - quoted in Cicero, 44 BC.
-- Socrates (469-399 BC) Greek Philosopher
Rick,
Very interesting.
BTW, Socrates would be a great name for your next parrot.
Michael
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