Personally speaking, I believe it is unethical and disingenuous to lay claim to achievements that are not one's own, especially those that are (supposedly) part

Personally speaking, I believe it is unethical and disingenuous to lay claim to achievements that are not one's own, especially those that are (supposedly) part of one's ancestry/heritage, a sentiment I first heard from the great George Carlin [1]. > It is the same as modern Westerners looking back on ancient Greeks and Romans. I'd have to disagree with you somewhat there. Those that forget history are doomed to repeat it. While it is important to live in the present, it is equally important to remember that we are standing on the shoulders of giants. There is a lot of value in casting glances at the past from time to time. [1]: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/228332-pride-should-be-reserved-for-something-you-achieve-or-obtain https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/228332-pride-should-be-rese...