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Observation Versus Seeing
According to Plutarch, Alexander was just a boy when his dad King Philip had bought the horse, now known as Bucephalus. One day, Alexander noticed
Consistency And Company
In the fifth century in an effort to educate his son, Johannes Stobaeus compiled excerpts, stories, and quotes attributable to Epictetus. What is most amazing
A Quarter At A Time
Benjamin Franklin was a man who understood the value of getting better each day. He called it: “The means of improvement by constant study…” Imagine
Mindset Matters
In 479 BC, the Persians invaded Greece for a second time. According to Plutarch, the Battle of Platea was a united front of several Greek
Tango Mike Mike
Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez was known as Tango Mike Mike to his military buddies, who used the call sign for “That Mean Mexican.”
Plutarch And Perspective
Ancient Spartans were known for their self-discipline, moderation and simple way of life. According to Plutarch, Lycurgus was credited with establishing the military-focused reforms of
Marcus and Mortality
“Not to live as if you had endless years ahead of you. Death overshadows you. While you’re alive and able – be good.” – Marcus
Purpose In Chaos
“Complete outer calmness is impossible. But when there are some calm periods, we should appreciate them and make them last longer. This is the time
Virtue In Action
On January 31, 1784, Benjamin Vaughan wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin who was 78 years old at the time: “Your history is so remarkable,
The Character Of A Lifetime
Benjamin Franklin wrote his autobiography throughout the last 19 years of his life from 1771 to 1790. The long lost manuscript was found by John
Perspective
“Go get your mother and all her friends. They’ll never see a fire like this again.” One evening in 1914, a raging fire broke out
Our Faults Are Our Own
“Why oh why are human beings so hard to teach, but so easy to deceive.” – Dio Chrysostom, Greek philosopher, 2nd Century Humans have been
Time, Your Enemy Or Your Ally
Benjamin Franklin was born an Englishman, but died 84 years later as an American. He had 16 siblings. His dad had 7 children with his
Common Sense Is Not Common
“Thought on the present state of American affairs. In the following pages, I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense;” These