What is the main idea of these lines from “The Wanderer”: “So those who thirst for glory smother / Secret weakness and longing, neither / Weep nor sigh nor listen to the sickness / In their souls”?

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What is the main idea of these lines from “The Wanderer”: “So those who thirst for glory smother / Secret weakness and longing, neither / Weep nor sigh nor listen to the sickness / In their souls”?

People who are successful don’t show any emotion.
People who want glory are weak.
Some people ignore their feelings in their quest to succeed.
People who want success are sick in their soul

Asked by User #407710 on 10/1/2015 4:13 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/1/2015 4:43 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 10/1/2015 4:43 PM

I'd go with Some people ignore their feelings in their quest to succeed.

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