In the movie “Gladiator,” there is a scene where Maximus is about to lead his army into battle. While challenging his men, he says, “Brothers, what we do in life echoes in eternity.”
For a moment, allow that thought to resonate in the depths of your mind. What we do in this life will echo throughout eternity.
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