Desire

Illustration★★★★

Edgar Sheffield Brightman told a group of high school students: “Everybody wants something. The practical man is the man who knows how to get what he wants. The philosopher is the man who knows what man ought to want. The ideal man is the man who knows how to get what he ought to want.” scant we shall be of victuals, and most of all ununited amongst ourselves. If I should write you of all the things which promiscuously forerun our ruin, I should overcharge my weak head and grieve your tender heart. Only this I pray you. Prepare for evil tidings of us every day. Pray for us instantly. I see not in reason how we shall escape.”

The point

Edgar Sheffield Brightman distinguishes three men: the practical gets what he wants, the philosopher knows what's worthy, the ideal pursues both.

Audience

Adults

Tone

Philosophical · Instructive

To tell aloud

under a minute · 119 words

Subjects

Philosophy Wisdom Desire Choice

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