Need help with Critical Lens Essay

[thecatinthehat]

Can anyone help me translate this quote?

“I count him braver who overcomes his desire, than him who overcomes his enemies.”

–Aristotle

Ugh.... I have so much HW over the vacation. I have this essay, a midterm review packet, 3 Labs i have to finish, and i have to make up missed work.

 

[CHAOSDRAGON88]

You must really need help if you have two threads. So what is it?

 

[thecatinthehat]

You must really need help if you have two threads. So what is it?

Lol.. two threads in two different boards = better chance of getting help.
I've posted the same thing in different forums too.

What do you mean by "So what is it?"

 

[CHAOSDRAGON88]

I meant your problem, anyway i misread the initial post so refer to the first one since i updated it. Forgive me if it sounded rude.

 

[thecatinthehat]

I meant your problem, anyway i misread the initial post so refer to the first one since i updated it. Forgive me if it sounded rude.

Nah.. you didnt sound rude at all.
Anyway, problem is I cant figure out the meaning of this quote.

 

[Jam Stunna]

The quote means that Aristotle respects people that can overcome internal struggles more than people who can overcome external struggles.

 

[CHAOSDRAGON88]

There is a glitch occuring thats prohibiting me from answering you, so if you get this here it is.
Ok, in my opinion i believe he is talking of mental strength vs. physical strength. Mind over matter. Any one can beat up someone but will power is the one thats more difficult.

 

[thecatinthehat]

OMG...thanks for the help.

 

[McCloud]

As my own personal thoughts to this, I don't think that help should be offered on homework assignments designed to teach people to think critically... but yes Jam is right.

Take some time and think.