Asked by kate

What does this quote mean?
"It is honorable to be raised to a throne than to be born to one. Fortune bestows (gives) the one, merit obtains to other."
-Francesco Petrarch
Answered by Ms. Sue
I assume your quote should be "It is more honorable . . ."

If so, it means that it's better to be chosen as a leader than to inherit the leadership.

Answered by kate
Sorry it was a typo, but thank you.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Answered by bill
thank you this was very helpful!
Answered by Jamarcus Russell
It means it is better to be raised to a position of leadership for yourself, which usually depends on your skill and merit which helps place you in that position, instead of simply being born in a position of leadership. The difference between the two is that in the former, you earned the position of leadership with blood and sweat, while in the latter, you simply inherited the position without proving your worth. That's why there are a lot of terrible monarchs in history, most of them inherited the throne and reaped the benefits of their ancestors.
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