"And indeed, the burden of Cassandra's "gift" is evident in mythology. She predicted the outcome of many disastrous events. In one memorable example, Cassandra announced the dire consequences of the Trojans accepting the infamous Wooden Horse from their Greek opponents. But as Apollo made certain, no one believed Cassandra when she warned her companions about the future. And this, in the end, was to be Cassandra's tragic fate."
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Quote of the day - Leonardo da Vinci
If you are alone, you are all your own; with a companion you are half yourself; so you squander yourself according to the indiscretion of your company.
Leonardo da Vinci [as quoted by Will Durant, The Renaissance, p. 216]
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