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True enough regarding monks. Peruse the Rule of Saint Benedict and there's plenty in there about tamping down status-seeking. Example: http://www.osb.org/rb/te
by jquinby 8y ago
True enough regarding monks. Peruse the Rule of Saint Benedict and there's plenty in there about tamping down status-seeking.
Example: http://www.osb.org/rb/text/rbefjo3.html#21 http://www.osb.org/rb/text/rbefjo3.html#21
- _emacsomancer_ 8y agoAnd both monasteries and universities have clearly distinct ranks (and other titles) and hierarchies. These are quite clearly tied to status.