''For over a thousand years, Roman conquerors returning from the
wars enjoyed the honor of a triumph - a tumultuous parade. In the
procession came trumpeters and musicians and strange animals from the
conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and
captured armaments. The conqueror rode in a triumphal chariot, the
dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children,
robed in white, stood with him in the chariot, or rode the trace
horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror, holding a golden crown, and
whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.."
General George S. Patton from the movie 'Patton'.
General George S. Patton from the movie 'Patton'.
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