Did Henry Ford who popularized cars simply "change his little corner of the
world"? If Ford, as an individual, did more than that, then should you
re-evaluate your position?
> I have not 'given up' but rather gained
>some perspective when I ask of everything "Is this significant; does it
>really matter?" Usually the answer is no. .
There seems to be a false premise that "significance" is something
intrinsic--exists independently of a people to which things are significant.
'Significant' implies, 'significant to whom?'.
>And yes, Marcus Aurelius did seem to benefit the Roman Empire - as much as
>one man can effect the course of an entire civilization, even given his
>station.
The entire Roman Empire seemed like a loser's culture--they borrowed all
achievements from the previous Greek civilization. And, where do you get the
premise that people are given "stations"?
-David