If you choose friends and family, history will record you as nothing, but you will die happily surrounded by everyone who loves you.... But if you choose world domination, history will record you as the one- while others have failed- who have conquered the world, but you will die alone and lonely....
Dilemma? It is!
2006-10-23 15:22:13 · 13 answers · asked by Professor Franklin 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
By today’s standards to gain the whole world you would have to not only compromise any morals you have but you have to take the world by force. Just as Alexander the Great found out, he conquered most of the know world and did not die alone. He was surrounded by his enemies and most of the people he loved were killed in battle, by his own hand, or by his enemies. I could not do what would be required to take the world by force. Even if I could I would not. I would rather die surrounded by loved ones then to be remembered in history. After all even you die a nobody your loved ones will always remember you and carry your name through history.
2006-10-23 15:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by countsoss 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Nothing" is relevant here. Who cares what people think of you after you have gone? How you spend your time here on earth is much more important. Anyone who has love of family and friends has not a wasted life. Think of those who were dominated by Hitler. The survivors spent years looking for family and friends. Does that tell you anything?
Rain
2006-10-23 15:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Rainbow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I find myself with those two choices in life as well. Not the whole world, but much power in the most important country. Honestly I think in a way you can have both, just not as much as you could. All things are possible, especially when using leverage.
2006-10-23 15:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not quite...family and friends come first. What is the point of ruling the world if you can't share it with anyone but yourself?
2006-10-23 15:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by marnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family and Friends are most important to me, sadly they are mostly unavailable.
2006-10-23 16:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by mimi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ARE YOU SAYING YOU'RE GOING TO CONQUER THE WORLD!? NO IT'S GOING TO BE ME!
But after you conquer the world (which you aren't because it's going to be ME) you can be with your family all the time :D. And hey, they can help you conquer the world! (BUT YOU WILL FAIL BECAUSE IM MEANT TO DO IT!)
2015-06-30 12:17:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be a good man is the most important.
2006-10-23 15:38:02 · answer #7 · answered by deng 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sir Franklin you could answer this question your self if you would only think with your heart and not both heads.
2006-10-24 06:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
travel on, there is more than meets the eye. go find the truth. and do not let appearances fool you.
2006-10-23 15:45:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
family and friends definitely
2006-10-23 15:29:58 · answer #10 · answered by GOMER PYLE 76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋