Quote of the day from Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor who inspired Gladiator: “You have power over your own thoughts, not over external events…” | World News
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July 26, 2026
Marcus Aurelius is considered by many to be a wise Roman emperor whose fictional character inspired Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Yet long before Hollywood brought ancient Rome to the big screen, Marcus Aurelius had already earned a place in history as…
“What one should fear is not death, but…”
Marcus Aurelius (Image source: Wikipedia) People often expect powerful quotes to sound dramatic. They imagine big words, complex ideas, and messages that immediately reveal themselves to be life lessons. However, some of the most memorable quotes have a…