Weekend Onesie: Measure Of A Man

Weekend Onesie: 

Measure Of A Man

What is the measure of a man?

Originally a statement by the ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras, it's usually interpreted to mean that the individual human being, rather than a god or an unchanging moral law, is the ultimate source of value.

"The measure of a man is what he does with power." is a quote from the Greek philosopher Plato. It's meant to convey that  a man's personal self-worth is measured by what he does with the authority given to him. It implies that power itself is neither good nor evil - it depends upon the nature of the human being wielding it.

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges."  Grace under pressure? Most admirable.

But, perhaps M.F. Moonzajer put it best... "Passion, emotion, love and romance they all look better in movies; in reality all you need is a big dick."

It's hard not to compare ourselves to others and base our standing in the world according to our conclusions.

But then... what might be right for some, ain't right for others. We all have value. We all matter...

...no matter how we measure up to others.

Take your measure, today, my dears.

And don't compare...

But do share!

- uptonking from Wonderland Burlesque

Measure of a Man - FKA twigs feat. Central Cee

The Measure Of A Man - Gino Vannelli