Weave into Others
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” –Pericles Each and every day we encounter new people in our lives. While some may be engrained in our thoughts as we ponder on the day’s past activities; others may possibly never cross our minds ever again. But what is interesting to think about are those people—whether they are complete strangers or close loved ones—who just happen to stick in our minds and stay in our hearts for one particular reason or another. The great Greek statesman, general, and orator, Pericles (495-429 BC), once stated, “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Often referred to as “the first citizen of Athens ”, Pericles promoted the arts and literature and ruled Athenian society during the city’s Golden Age. He was also primarily responsible for fostering Athenian democracy and building the foundations of the Acr