"The whole glory of man lies in activity."
I NEED TO TIE IT INTO THE RENAISSANCE.
My dad always asks me this and I want to see if im right.
I think doesn't it mean that the whole greatness if being man is that you can explore your mind and make a better way of living becuase the renn. was all about thinking better and making inventions and stuff.
2007-07-23 16:45:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Your explanation is absolutely right: but you should develop that into a lengthier interpretation, through a more active effort, without feeling lazy about it, because, 'the whole glory of man lies in activity'! It is activity that produces results: even if that activity is thinking, finding solutions through a process, an active process, of thoughts! That is what ultimately brings glory and rewards of various kinds, making life meaningful!
2007-07-23 18:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, during the renaissance people began beleiving in self worth and tried harder to be known for what they do (as opposed to dark ages where it was about being poor serving god yadda yadda). So, maybe it means you will make yourself glorious by being active and making accomplishments. For example DaVinci was probably the most glorious man of the renaissance and he was incredibley active; a scientist, author, architect, artist.
2007-07-24 01:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right track. It sounds to me like the quote translates roughly as "a man's worth should be judged by his actions and acomplishments"
2007-07-23 23:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew Stewart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋