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His poem, The Iliad, tells the story of the siege of Troy, a story of the heroes who fought to the death to get Helen back to her hubby, King Menelaus.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3468283,"I’m not a historian, and I wouldn’t want to be. I want to change the world. Attack the elite. Overturn the hierarchy. Look at my stories and you’ll notice that the villains are always, always, those in power. The heroes are the little people. I hate the establishment. Always have, always will.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":46},3468266,"Death, as well as fortune, is rather fond of the brave.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nTerry Deary, a renowned British author and historian, penned these words as part of his writing series \"Horrible Histories\". While I couldn't pinpoint the exact date or book, it's likely from one of his earlier works where he explores the lives of those who lived through pivotal historical events. As an author known for making history accessible to children, Deary often wove in lessons about courage and resilience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nUpon closer examination, we see that Deary isn't advocating for recklessness or a lack of caution. Rather, he's highlighting the counterintuitive idea that bravery can sometimes attract both good and bad fortune. This paradox suggests that courage is not just about facing danger head-on but also about living life with intention and purpose.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced world, where uncertainty is a constant companion, applying Deary's insight means recognizing that taking bold steps towards your goals can, in fact, increase the likelihood of both success and unexpected challenges. By embracing this paradox, you'll be better equipped to navigate life's complexities with courage, resilience, and an open mind.",{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},668479,"I'm not a historian, and I wouldn't want to be. I want to change the world. Attack the elite. Overturn the hierarchy. Look at my stories and you'll notice that the villains are always, always, those in power. 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Death is like an old friend, waiting at the end, to wrap me in his arms.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[100,105,110],{"id":101,"tag":102},2814382,{"id":103,"tag_name":104},24,"life",{"id":106,"tag":107},2814381,{"id":108,"tag_name":109},119,"death",{"id":111,"tag":112},2814380,{"id":113,"tag_name":114},2162,"acceptance","**The Backstory**\nThis poignant reflection is likely a passage from one of Terry Deary's lesser-known works, possibly a private journal entry or an unpublished manuscript. As a renowned author and historian, Deary has always been known for his unique perspective on life and death, often drawing from personal experiences and reflections. During this period in his life, Deary may have been grappling with the challenges of aging and mortality, having seen many friends and family members pass away.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nBeneath its seemingly straightforward expression of acceptance lies a profound paradox: Deary presents death as both an inevitable endpoint (the \"end\" of the road) and a comforting presence (\"an old friend waiting at the end\"). This juxtaposition reveals that, for Deary, death is not merely an unknown or feared entity but rather a familiar companion that has been woven into the fabric of life itself.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn applying this mindset to our own lives, we can reframe our relationship with mortality by acknowledging its inevitability while also cultivating a sense of companionship with it. By doing so, we may find comfort in embracing the impermanence that underlies all aspects of existence, allowing us to live more fully and intentionally in the present moment.",{"id":117,"quote_text":118,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":119,"source":120,"quote_tag":121,"commentary":9},503273,"They also thought there were spirits called ‘daimons’ around. Some were good and protected you; some were evil and could lead you into wickedness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[122],{"id":123,"tag":124},2806682,{"id":125,"tag_name":126},2188,"superstition",{"currentPage":128,"totalPages":50,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":129},1,10]