Mastodawn

But like a general, a host displays
his genius best under disaster.

[Sed convivatoris uti ducis ingenium res
Adversae nudare solent, celare secundae.]

Horace (65–8 BC) Roman poet, satirist, soldier, politician [Quintus Horatius Flaccus]
Satires [Saturae, Sermones], Book 2, # 8 “Ut Nasidieni,” l. 73ff (2.8.73-74) (30 BC) [tr. Matthews (2002)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/horace/1956/

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Mark Wyner Won’t Comply

2d ago

On gratitude and luck…

About 13 years ago I had my kids with me when I was involved in a five-car smash-up. I unexpectedly found the photos while looking for something else.

We were all going the speed limit, and thought follow-distances were safe. But a driver up ahead suddenly decided they wanted to turn left. But not from the turn lane.

They slammed on their brakes in the driving lane. Five cars turned into one.

I’ll never forget the sound our car made. Or what the airbag felt like smashing my face and arm. Which, of course, saved me from massive injuries.

My kids were physically fine. Just scared and crying (they were little). I got burned, jammed my elbow, and lost my glasses. But that’s it. I must have tracked-in a four-leaf clover.

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Auraandluck 3d ago

I've always been drawn to elephant bracelets because they symbolize strength, wisdom, and good fortune. Wearing one reminds me to stay patient during challenges and trust my own path. I especially love how the elephant represents resilience and the ability to overcome obstacles with calm confidence.

https://auraandluck.com/blogs/gift-guides-trends/spiritual-meaning-of-elephant-bracelets

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