“Temples are for the gods,” Thucydides said. “No city has the hubris to put her own citizens on a temple.” Phidias promised, “The Athenians will look like gods.”
— Yvonne Korshak
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We don't need to be perfect to be extraordinary. ✨ As Yvonne Korshak beautifully writes: “Temples are for the gods,” Thucydides said. “No city has the hubris to put her own citizens on a temple.” Phidias promised, “The Athenians will look like gods.” How are you honoring your inner light and striving for excellence today? 👇
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We often spend our lives chasing an impossible standard of perfection, fearing that to claim our true worth is an act of arrogance. We tell ourselves we aren't 'enough' because we aren't divine, forgetting that the most beautiful parts of being human lie in our pursuit of excellence despite our flaws. This quote reminds us that while we may never be gods, we possess an inherent, sacred potential to live lives of extraordinary grace and dignity. True greatness isn't about the hubris of claiming divinity; it is about the courage to honor the 'temple' of our own existence. When we strive to act with purpose, kindness, and artistry in our daily lives, we aren't pretending to be something we're not—we are simply reflecting the light that resides within our mortal souls. Don't be afraid to aim for the sublime; you don't need to be a god to live a life that looks like one.
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