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“You are a little soul carrying about a corpse, as Epictetus used to say.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Meditations is a work that dates back to ancient Rome. It contains thoughts of Marcus Aurelius who was also known as The Philosopher. Aurelius was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and he was the last of the rulers traditionally known as... Continue Reading →
Leadership in Dangerous Situations: A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services, and First Responders is a handbook by several contributors that has been edited by Patrick J. Sweeney, Michael D. Matthews and Paul B. Lester. This work was first published in 2011. You might be wondering why am I reviewing something that clearly has not... Continue Reading →
“Be wary of friends—they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If... Continue Reading →
