Right Living (a Postcard from Ulysses to Telemachus)
Many men will claim to know what is right or wrong in a given situation. Whether in the case of managing a battle or managing a household, running a race or running a kingdom, showing reverence to the gods or showing respect for one’s friends, everyone has opinions. It matters little if you think you know the right from the wrong, it matters little how sophisticated your thoughts or your speech on the subject. What counts is what you can bring forth from yourself in the moment. One might then say right living is a matter of action. But never forget: it is not only what you do. Even more important is HOW!