במקום שאין אנשים השתדל להיות איש
Hebrew
Etymology
From the Mishnah, Seder Nezikin, Pirkei Avot Chapter 2:5. Literally “In a place where there are no men, try to be a man.” That is, where there are no good or worthy people a person should strive to be one.
Proverb
בְּמָקוֹם שֶׁאֵין אֲנָשִׁים, הִשְׁתַּדֵּל לִהְיוֹת אִישׁ. • (b'maqóm she'éin 'anashím, hishtadél lihyót 'ísh)
- A person should strive to be good in a place where others are not.