the habits of highly successful ancient romans

Stoicism

 

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."
- Marcus Aurelius [121 AD - 180 AD]

"This quote encapsulates Aurelius' Stoic philosophy, emphasizing the idea that obstacles and challenges should not discourage us, but rather serve as opportunities for growth and transformation. It suggests that the difficulties we encounter can be viewed as stepping stones toward progress and that the very things that obstruct our path can become the means to overcome them. By shifting our perspective and seeing obstacles as a natural part of life, we can navigate through challenging times with resilience and determination."

- AI generated

the first drink is awful, the second better, the third blissful

 

what ancient romans ate

Pasta earlier, but tomatoes and potatoes only first arrived with New World explorers post 1492, one thousand years post empire:

in the moment

"Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today. Be fair or foul, or rain or shine. the joys I have possessed, in spite of fate, are mine."

- Horace [65 BCE-8 BCE]

trident and weighted net

 Same status as prostitutes and pimps.

music in Ancient Rome

 

Imperator

Roman Republic commander. 

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heads up

Ancient Romans would knock the heads off of old statues and replace them with new ones as "Generals would come and go."

control the present moment

"We suffer more in imagination than reality."
- Seneca [c. 4 BCE-65 AD]

world's longest lasting acronym