And if youre crazy busy like the rest of us, then the audio version is good route to go as well: Note:Were reader-supported. Greek Vase Depicting Wedding PreparationsBritish Museum (CC BY-NC-SA). Anonymous 0 They were all wrong! Dean Graziosi, 2. Off to your fate through the darkness, vile scion, who makes such a hatred. Another, as she accompanied a lame son on his way to the field of battle, said, At every step, my child, remember your valour.a, 14. And we control both. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 3. And when someone arrived and, in answer to her inquiry, reported that all her sons had met death, she said, They lived every moment as if it was their last and were always ready for whatever came their way. Jocko Willink, 60. Lacaenarum Apophthegmata The best portion of a good mans life his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. Andrew Carnegie, 75. It is imperative that you are wise with your money. Instead, ask yourself what should a free man do? Queen Gorgo, 300, 25. Never lose focus, keep your eyes on the prizealways. The story is told also by Teles in Stobaeus, Florilegium, CVIII.83; cf.also My goal was never to be the loudest or the craziest. Strive! We tend to live up to our expectations. Earl Nightingale, We tend to live up to our expectations. Earl Nightingale, 51. Imaginewhat horrible fate awaits myenemieswhen I would gladly kill any of my own men for victory. Run You Inc. poorly, and your bank account will let you know. It only matters where you are and where you want to go. Dean Graziosi, 22. They usually wore a peplos, a body-length dress, belted at the waist and drawn up to their knees or higher. Cf.,for example, the scholium on Theres a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: As government expands, liberty contracts. Ronald Reagan, 18. Its completely up to you. Asomewhat similar incident occurred in my own life, when Iwas a twenty-yearold with my first civilian job in Schenectady,NY: my parents came to visit, and we were sitting in a restaurant, where Iwas going on about my forthcoming trip to Europe; my mother kept on nudging me that Ihad no plans to go see Bern in Switzerland, where Iwas born, and Ikept on saying that there was no reason for me to go there. Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, Awe sh**, theyre up. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 28. Like it or not, you will always be in competition with others. Gene Simmons. I was born in Austria, but made in America. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 43. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. The place of women in ancient Greece is summed up most acutely by the historian Thucydides writing in the fifth century BC when he comments: 'The greatest glory [for women] is to be least talked about among men, whether in praise or blame.' Yet in the last 50 years or so a revolution has taken place. Spartan women participated freely in almost every aspect of their city-states political & social life. One of the most telling details regarding the status of females in Athens and Sparta is noted by scholar Paul Cartledge: Heiresses in Sparta that is, daughters without legitimate brothers of the same father were called patrouchoi, which means literally 'holders of the patrimony', whereas in Athens they were called epikleroi, which means 'on (i.e. What family life was like in Sparta? My hands might be calloused up and scarred up with a knuckle or two missing (poor punching form;) but theyre mine and serve as my daily anchors for putting in the work. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 25. If you confer a benefit, never remember it; if you receive one, never forget it. Chilon of Sparta, 14. I think sometimes you have high expectations for people because you have high expectations for yourself. Gisele Bundchen, 17. And the good stuff is what will always be in the forefront of my mind, because I recognize that in our complicated testosterone-driven relationship, some of the best parts of me that Ive been fortunate to share with the world I get from him. for details and contact information. Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity. Will Smith, 45. Girls were given the same physical fitness regimen as boys (though they were not trained in arms or Greek warfare) and were educated at the same level at home (while boys would attend a public school). Come and take the them. Leonidas, Spartan King, 3. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (l. 384-322 BCE), who spent most of his adult life in Athens, criticized the independence and influence of Spartan women in his Politics, claiming that women's autonomy in Sparta was responsible for its . There are no shortcuts. Mark Cuban, 46. 27 To cry out was considered a sign of cowardice. This is the epigram referring to her: Sinner against our laws, Damatrius, slain by his mother, Was of the Spartan youth; she was of Sparta too. Money is the fruit of effort and toil, not time spent in a classroom. p457taste good," she said, e"Then, father, there will be more wine drunk, and the drinkers will become more intemperate and depraved. Dont dream about success; get up and work for it. Dean Graziosi, Dont dream about success; get up and work for it. Dean Graziosi, 31. Aim for the highest. Andrew Carnegie, 21. You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brand can do its best. Andrew Carnegie, 58. You have to get disturbed with your current life so you can create the life thats calling you. Dean Graziosi, 4. 21. As such, weve rounded up the most powerful Gene Simmons quotes and lessons from his Me Inc. book that we believe youll gain the most from. , , Then they jump in the deep end, and start swimming without any qualifications. And my dad always knew that there were parts of his life that were fu***ed up. for never Ibore Sparta's unworthy son.14, p461 That is why most men dread it. George Bernard Shaw, 5. There is no use whatever trying to help people who do not help themselves. Andrew Carnegie, 43. Scholar Colin Spencer notes, "Love between two adult men occurred often, but only the 'effeminate' man incurred the social opprobrium" as evidenced by derogatory terms used for a man who "played the part of a woman" in sex but none for the relationship itself (51). "21, 11 So just think big, believe big, act big, work big, give big, forgive big, laugh big, love big, and live big. Andrew Carnegie, You are what you think. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be. Stephen Covey, 35. Most of what you need to know to succeed is going to come from putting yourself out there. Essentially, whatever you want to be, be it. ", 28 You get what you expect and you deserve what you tolerate. Mark Graban, 55. PS If you enjoyed these liberty quotes, then youll enjoy our quotes on freedom. Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event. Brian Tracy, 29. Success isnt overnight. It will probably not affect the other businesses you have. Gene Simmons. Submitted by Joshua J. , , , 30 Without liberty, no other value can be realized. Graeme Rodaughan, 27. Planting the trees of positive expectancy in your mind is the best way to reap a positive harvest in the future. Shivan Singh, 8. Now hes one of the most recognizable names in the country, especially when it comes to achievement and financial success; which is why weve rounded up some of the most insightful Dean Graziosi quotes of all-time. Obviously, Im not talking about food. Concentration is my motto first honesty, then industry, then concentration. Andrew Carnegie, 4. They were a warrior society that paid homage to the values of honor, duty, discipline, and endurance. Shoot for the moon. Another, taken captive, and asked a similar question, said, "To manage a house well. Never say I cant. Andrew Carnegie, Aim for the highest and when its a question of Gods almighty spirit. Through effort and the sweat of your brow, you will find the success you are looking for. I welcome and seek your ideas, but do not bring me small ideas; bring me big ideas to match our future. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 20. Now, we dont recommend rockn and rolling all night and partying everyday. One example of this is Damatria, a woman honored with an epigram for killing her son who had proved himself a coward in battle. So if you really like money, embrace the grind, the struggle, the strive. There is no magic pill. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Work your ass off. You dont need to have an MBA before you start your own business. makes a more serious error in confusing this Acrotatus with his grandfather of the same name. I know it may sound crazy but I try to keep the hard times of the past in the forefront of my mind, because it allows me to live every day with a greater perspective, purpose and GRATITUDE. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 74. You are amazing; let the world see this incredible part of you every day. Dean Graziosi, 34. 2 . Cant jump over it or go around it. You must keep your eye trained on what is most important to you whatever that happens to be. Gene Simmons. Invest in the stock market. If you are not fired up to do what you are doing, then you are probably doing the wrong thing. THE WOMEN OF SPARTA Note: I owe thanks for comments to Arthur Adkins, and to many participants in the Princeton conference, especially Sally Humphreys and Michael Jameson-and particularly to Marylin Arthur, whose response from the platform provoked my "Prefatory Note." Prefatory Note So if the man's proposal is honourable, let him lay the matter before my husband first. Let's achieve the impossible together. Choose your peers wisely. Tony Robbins, 19. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever. John Adams, 2. 20 Thats the kind of mentality you need to be successful in anything. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 58. Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, everyone has the capacity to be great, because everyone can serve. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Jun 2021. As a man was narrating to his mother the noble death of his brother, she said, "Isn't it a shame, then, to have missed his company on such a journey? The Spartans saw discipline as a way of life, not just something you did when it was convenient. Ryan Holiday, 57. Another, when her son was being tried for some offence, said to him, My child, either rid yourself of the charges, or rid yourself of life., 13. There is a big difference in going to work and loving to work. Gene Simmons. Values that have led to their being regarded as some of the fiercest warriors history has ever known. Living too far in the future with the wrong thoughts diminishes your happiness today. Dean Graziosi, 32. Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life. Bob Marley, Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life. Bob Marley, 14. Focus on your own journey and progress, and let your confidence grow. Dean Graziosi, 10. Some scholars have suggested this ritual was enacted to make the man, who had known only the company of other males up to this point, more comfortable in having sexual relations with a woman. Another, when her son came back to her from the field of battle wounded in the foot, and in great pain, said, If you remember your valour, my child, you will feel no pain, and be quite cheerful.a, 15. Winners fail and get up, fail and get up, fail and get up, you always get up. He was mortified at being so ridiculous; but his mother said to him, How much better to be joyful over your bravery rather than to be mortified at silly laughter., 16. In Sparta, the word I did not exist. 22b My ass was kicked and I was down but not out. But, if youve already achieved all the success you seek, well then by all means, feel free to get the party started. Another, when her son was being tried for some offence, said to him, "My child, either rid yourself of the charges, or rid yourself of life." 13. Web. Strength does not come from winning. The only thing I had was cracks. I didnt just want to be a bodybuilding champion, I wanted to be the greatest of all-time. Arnold Schwarzenegger, I didnt just want to be a bodybuilding champion, I wanted to be the greatest of all-time. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 46. Your struggles develop your strengths. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 16. Achieve! We care about our planet! If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. George Washington, 33. At some point you got to be fu****g tired of not being number one. Shared DNA. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, As a little boy, my dad was always the hardest working man I knew. Id rather try and fail than just think about what I couldve done. Dean Graziosi, 17. Hopethat a king and his men have not been wasted to the pages of history and that their courage bonds us together, that we are made stronger by theiractions, and that yourchoicestoday reflect theirbravery. Queen Gorgo, 300, 23. Leonidas International, a nonprofit organization for the uplift and rehabilitation of physically and emotionally wounded warriors. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms. I hate plan B. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 25. Out-sell your expectations. with an English Translation by. Here is courage, mankinds finest possession, here is the noblest prize that a young man can endeavor to win. Tyrtaeus, Spartan Poet, 8. Your current browser may not support copying via this button. my copyright page But know that the title is never given, only earned. Since then, hes managed to become Hollywoods highest paid actor, and one of the most-recognized entertainment personalities in the world. In his Life of Lycurgus, which includes a discussion of Spartan sexual mores, Plutarch writes: The boys lovers also shared with them in their honor or disgrace; and it is said that one of them was once fined by the magistrates because his favorite boy had let an ungenerous cry escape him while he was fighting. To provide you with a bit more motivation, we are publishing the most moving quotes from the popular Spartan movie known as three hundred. Spartans, Ready Your Breakfast And Eat Hardy, For Tonight We Dine In Hell! Leonidas, 300, 38. It is the mind that makes the body rich. Andrew Carnegie, 10. The history of free men is never really written by chance, but by choice; their choice! Dwight D. Eisenhower, The history of free men is never really written by chance, but by choice; their choice! Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34. It could be argued, in fact, that the strength of the Spartan women allowed for the formidable reputation of the same in the Spartan men. Out of all of these Gene Simmons quotes, this one key and should never be forgotten. I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didnt open. ' General George S. Patton, 54. ", 18 Although some Athenian women are mentioned as merchants, potters, or pursuing other careers, they were routinely secluded from men (possibly even in the home) and had no legal recourse in the courts, limited economic power, and no political voice. No one is born qualified to do anything it is all earned through hard work and education. Gene Simmons. Be willing to morph into whatever your success demands you to be. 6 If you enjoyed this audio book leave a Like and Comment which audio book we should add next. Some scholars have claimed that Spartan mothers did not even breastfeed their children as they had helot wet nurses for that. Another, when her son was being tried for some offence, said to him, "My child, either rid yourself of the charges, or rid yourself of life. Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. It helps us get better results. The Spartans didnt just train for battle, they trained for life. But I was rich because I had a dream. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 28. The Spartans are the equal of any men when they fight as individuals; fighting together as a collective, they surpass all other men. Demaratus, Spartan King, 15. My goals are so high that I dont have time to relax, in any way, shape, or form. Kevin Hart, 47. And youre not going to be happy. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2. Hide browse bar Risking is better than regretting. Dean Graziosi, Risking is better than regretting. Dean Graziosi, 16. Some Rights Reserved (2009-2023) under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license unless otherwise noted. Have a vision, think big, ignore the naysayers, work your ass off, and give back and change the world. I dont like being comfortable. Football changed my life and it gave me a platform to get out my aggression and it gave me a sense of value. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 49. If you can make tiny shifts in your habits, you can get on the path to the next level. Dean Graziosi, 5. First one in. You know what to do. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 50. And in the end, away from the noise, we had some pretty raw conversations about who he was, and who he always wanted me to be. Always stand in principleeven if you stand alone. John Adams, Always stand in principleeven if you stand alone. John Adams, 7. This is the epigram about her: Damatrius who broke the laws was killed by his mother-- She a Spartan lady, he a Spartan youth. Aman sent to a Spartan woman to ask if she were inclined to look with favour upon seduction; she replied, "When Iwas a child Ilearned to obey my father, and made that my practice. Consistent, hard work gains success. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 27. When a woman from Ionia showed vast pride in a bit of her own weaving, which was very valuable, a Spartan woman pointed to her four sons, who were most well-behaved, and said, "Such should be the employments of the good and honourable woman, and it is over these that she should be elated and boastful. The Spartans do not ask how many are the enemy but where are they. Plutarch, The Spartans do not ask how many are the enemy but where are they. Plutarch, 11. Spartan women had more rights and enjoyed greater autonomy than women in any other Greek city-state of the Classical Period (5th-4th centuries BCE). Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality. Ralph Marston Jr. 2. 12. If you dont have a vision and clarity on the destination you want to reach, youll simply never get there. Dean Graziosi, 24. When you get money out of the way you are allowed to be your best self. Dean Graziosi, 33. Moreover, this sort of love was so approved by them [the Spartans] that even the maidens found lovers in good and noble women, still, there was no jealous rivalry in it, but those who fixed their attentions on the same person made this rather a foundation for friendship with one another, and persevered in common efforts to make their loved one as noble as possible. Dont think that just because you have a degree that you can stop learning. And all will know that 300 Spartans gave their last breath to defend it! King Leonidas, 300. 22a ., 18. The long-tongued Rock star from KISS. The door is wide open, and its as big as a garage. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 29. . At the age of 20 I went to London and won the Mr. Universe contest as the youngest Mr. Universe ever, and it was because I had a goal. Arnold Schwarzenegger. World History Encyclopedia. Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations. Earl Nightingale, 3. There are no shortcuts. Mark Cuban, Do the work. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/article/123/spartan-women/. If the URL has none the item is Bill Thayer. "2, 1 Outwork all competition, be grateful for the grind, dont run from your demons and if it ever becomes personal, then paybacks a bi***. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, 65. Queen Gorgo: Then you fight with your heart." - 300 Quote King Leonidas Quotes It starts with you. Dwayne The Rock Johnson, All success begins with self-discipline. When you walk up to opportunities door, dont knock it. So just think big, believe big, act big, work big, give big, forgive big, laugh big, love big, and live big. Andrew Carnegie, 16. You just never know who needs a good word of encouragement or a shift in perspective. All success begins with self-discipline. The name "Siren" was picked for its double meaning, referring to both an air-raid alarm and the "dangerous women" in Greek mythology who lured sailors to their death with enchanting songs, said producer Lee Eun-kyung in a press conference on Wednesday, per South Korean news JTBC. So, if youre ready to dive in to our collection of Dwayne Johnsons motivational quotes, then lets get to it: 1. Hope is outreaching desire with expectancy of good. So quit what isnt working for you, but never give up on your big dream. The female Spartan was honored as the equal of the male in her own sphere of power and authority and, even in the accounts of detractors, performed admirably. I dont walk away from things that I think are unfinished. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 38. 1. In the grip of such fear, the male sources often distorted the facts they had access to, usually only at second-hand at best, about Spartan women. 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