Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor who inspired Gladiator: “You have power over your mind, not outside events…” | World News

Many people recognise Marcus Aurelius as the wise Roman emperor whose fictionalised character inspired Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Yet long before Hollywood brought ancient Rome to the big screen, Marcus Aurelius had earned a place in history as one of the greatest Stoic philosophers and one of Rome’s most respected rulers. His private writings, later compiled…

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Ukraine killed 11 in tourist camp: Russia

Russia claims Ukraine killed 11 people (Representative image) Russian authorities said 11 people, including four children, were killed by Ukraine in an overnight attack on a holiday camp in a Russian-held part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, accusing Kyiv on Saturday of deliberately attacking civilians.Ukraine did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Ukraine launched…

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Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: “I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of…” – a timeless lesson on leadership, courage and the power of inspiring others | World News

Alexander the Great (Image: Wikipedia) Numbers and weapons matter in battle, but they are rarely the whole story. Sometimes the deciding factor is simply who is standing at the front, giving the orders. That idea sits behind one of the most famous lines connected to Alexander the Great. “I am not afraid of an army…

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Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: ‘Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety’ and a lesson on whether to choose freedom or control

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin. A statement that Benjamin Franklin said on a specific issue became a memorable quote over the years. The founding father of America wrote a letter on behalf of the Pennsylvania Assembly to the colony’s governor in 1755. It was meant to be an economic and political statement about…

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