Ann Wroe On The Real Story Of Pontius Pilate, And His Connection To Stoicism
The Daily Stoic
Death Is the Great Equalizer
Obituaries, even for famous people, are equalizing because everyone gets a page in death. While most obituaries in this book are short, two notable ones were longer for David Bowie and Muhammad Ali due to the writers' admiration. The author prefers writing about unknown individuals, which readers also enjoy. It reminds the author of a line by poet Juvenal, who said that in life, the world was not big enough for Alexander the Great, but in death, a coffin was sufficient. It highlights the humbling fact that no matter their achievements, everyone ultimately fits into the same two pages.
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