Functions

In my stars I am above thee; but be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.


                                    -From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, 1602:
I agree with Socrates in that certain individuals are born with roles and some are meant to be leaders or in his terms Gaurdians. However, is life really so technical? That all of us are assigned functions, never free to explore other passions? No, I think that some are meant to be leaders, young Napoleon would play with toy soldiers and create intricate battle plans. However in life individuals are able to achive greatness and move from there assigned position. Frederick Douglas was born a slave, he would trade food for reading, he was bright and eventually became one of the biggest advocates abolition.  Others are called to certain tasks. Che Guevara studied to be a doctor, he came from a wealthy family, one motor cycle ride changed his function and destiny. He saw the poverty of the masses and knew he had to act. Manny dislike him others idealize him, but no matter what your opinion, one has to admire his ability to leave behind his wealthy and secure life to fight for something he felt was wrong.