What is sad is history has diminished the power or his oratory by forgetting that he punctuated each quote by yelling "HELLO!" and calling for a high five.
We rewatched it last week. First time in probably 20 years for me. It’s got its moments, though it’s not one of my favourites. Richard Harris is really fantastic though
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~Marcus Aurelius, speaking to a mortally wounded gladiator
“This freaking guy…”
~Mortally wounded gladiator’s dying words
John Adams: I have more to do than stand here listening to you quote yourself.
Franklin: Aw, that was a new one!
–1776 (1972)