Without the Statues

Posted on July 12, 2012 by russtowne

Another response to a comment I wrote today reminded me of a story set in ancient Rome or Greece, where someone who had observed many statues of great leaders asked the current leader–who was widely considered to be one of the best leaders ever–why there were no statues of him. The great leader replied: “When I’m dead, I’d rather that people ask why there are no statues of me instead of why there are.”

That’s kind of how I view my life. I’d like to live the kind of life that is statue-worthy, but without the statues.

Russ

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I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.

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