James Anderson has conducted a meditation on what it is to be a warrior and also a curation of earlier efforts by men from the past to define the ultimate masculine value.

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James R. Andersen

I would not rate a man worth mention or account either for speed of foot or wrestling skill, not even if he had a Cyclop's size and strength or could outrun the fierce north wind of Thrace; I would not care if he surpassed Tithonus's looks, or Cinyras's or Midas's famous wealth, or were more royal than Pelops son of Tantalus, or had Adrastus's smooth persuasive tongue, or fame for everything save only valor; no, no man is of high regard in time of war unless he can endure the sight of blood and death, and stand close to the enemy, and fight. This is the highest worth, the finest human prize and fairest for a bold young man to win.

-Trytaeus 

This is for men of the warrior class. 

Others may find it disturbing. 

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