I’ve always wanted to be a knight.
Anciently, men who were lucky enough to be born into noble families had the responsibility to protect the “commoners” around them.
Now, the feudal system had plenty of problems of their own, but the ideals of ancient knighthood are something that I admire.
The knights who lived up to these ideals embodied strength, virtue, and nobility.
“The chivalrous knight was idealized as brave in battle, loyal to his king and God, and willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good. Towards his fellow Christians and countrymen, the knight was to be merciful, humble, and courteous. Towards noble ladies above all, the knight was to be gracious and gentle.” – Wikipedia.org
It’s too bad that the ancient orders of knighthood fell into disuse. Contemporary society supports a precious few organizations that support the higher ideals of manhood.
Where are the organizations that set the tone for how a man is supposed to behave? Who sets the tone for your conversation and manner?
