ippolit 1883, Jose Ortega y Gasset, May 9, Quotes by Philosophers, Spanish

Jose Ortega y Gasset Quote: “We distinguish the excellent man from…”

We distinguish the excellent man from the common man by saying that the former is the one who makes great demands on himself, and the latter who makes no demands on himself.

– Jose Ortega y Gasset

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Name: Jose Ortega y Gasset
Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: Spanish
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