Only a few would notice the aide in the back, right behind the commander, whispering into his ear, “Remember, thou art mortal.” What a reminder to hear at the peak of glory and victory!

… The one who puts the finishing touches on their life each day is never short of time.” SenecaĪt a Roman triumph, the majority of the public would have their eyes glued to the victorious general at the front-one of the most coveted spots during Roman times. “Let us prepare our minds as if we’d come to the very end of life.