Monday, September 26, 2011

Learning from the Great-4:

From my great-grandfather, not to have frequented public schools, and to have had good teachers at home, and to know that on such things a man should spend liberally - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Learning from the Great-3:

From my mother, piety and beneficence, and abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts; and further, simplicity in my way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Monday, September 5, 2011

Learning from the Great-2:

From the reputation and remembrance of my father, I learned modesty and a manly character - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Learning from the Great-1:

From my grandfather Verus, I learned good morals and the government of my temper - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus