If it depends on the memory of men, it is but in vain. If it depends on the approval of men, it is but in vain. To run the race of life, and cross the finish line is only worthwhile if the finish line is the right one. If the victory or failure has no more meaning then a competition, then it was not worth the run. Every competition has its end in dust and ashes.
Every competition means that mans thirst for dominance is exerting itself once again.
I do not want competition, I must have meaning. To fail in competition may bring shame, but to fail in finding meaning and purpose is far more fatal. Their are to many people already living their lives unable to see over the horizon. Filling their belly, and their pocket book from day to day, while their soul starves for truth. I would rather fail in the attempt to achieve that which is truly good, then to succeed in the pursuit of that which has no meaning.