"人を名誉にするのは称号ではなく称号を名誉にするのは人である"
— Niccolo Machiavelli
Simplified Meaning:
A person's character and actions give value to their position or title, not just the title itself. Think about a job like being a teacher. A teacher is respected if they are kind, knowledgeable, and care about their students. If someone is a bad teacher, even if they have the title, people won’t respect them as much. This idea can be applied in everyday life too. If you’re given a leadership role at work, being honest and hardworking will make people respect you more. It’s how you behave in any role that makes people see the title as important.