Who's your hero?

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I remember the day when I found out that Alexander The Great was tutored by Aristotle..At first I didn't believe it, but when confirmed, I was..well, not surprised.

Alexander is my hero..For many reasons. As most of you already know, I have this thing for both Roman and Greek history. When talking of Romans, Marcus Aurelius is first on my list..The last of the "great emperors" before Rome's collapse, he was one of the greatest thinkers ever to live in my opinion.

With Alexander, he has always been an inspiration in my life since childhood..I will never forget my father telling me bits of Alexander's life.. Instead of telling classic bedtime stories, my dad would share stories of Alexander the Great..Mostly battles such as Guagamela, Hydaspes, and Tyres, but sometimes he would talk of Alexander's softer side, and the fact that he loved all things beautiful. No, I dont think Alexander was a homo, but if he was, so be it. The moral of the stories my father would tell of Alexander is that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE..I could do anything, and be anything I wanted to be in this life.

He conquered the Persian army with only 40,000 men vs 250000+
in the battle of Gaugamela..

This image sends chills down my spine. Seriously look at it. Darius was totally in absolute control, and look at Alexander's position on the field...TO THE RIGHT!?! Epic to say the least if you know anything about open field warfare.. What a true and magnificent man he was!!!!! To be RIGHT THERE with his troops..Fighting along side of them without the slightest of doubt that he would lose. The God Zeus was on his side for sure, and the God Phobos put a whoopin to King Darius!


Alexander took advantage of a small opening in Darius's position, and took his cavalry straight through to Darius himself.. Notice the left side of Alexander getting destroyed, while ALEXANDER HIMSELF goes straight after the king..When Darius saw Alexander, he turned and fled. At that moment, Alexander had to make a decision..To help his men on the left, or pursue Darius. He chose to help his left flank and the end result was total destruction of the Persian Army...ALEXANDER WAS ONLY 22 YEARS OLD AT THIS MOMENT.


Now I think Oliver Stone is a complete asshole, and totally fucked up everything about Alexander because of his own liberal homo beliefs, but this video does, in my opinion, give a historically accurate portrayal of the actual battle.. If you want to know what it was really like, this will be the closest you will ever come to knowing what happened at Guag..If you have not seen it, it's a MUST WATCH.



Notice how Alexander talked to his troops on a personal level before battle? This actually happens according to Arrian..And I believe what Arrian says, because he got his info from Ptolemy (Alexander's close friend and general). Alexander REALLY did make an epic braveheart speech, and his men got seriously fired up. They did indeed conquer fear, hence conquering death. Alexander respected his men like they were brothers, and the main reason they won this battle is not solely because of tactics, but also because of a very very strong brotherhood. EVERY SINGLE MAN IN ALEXANDER'S ARMY LOVED HIM TO DEATH.

Soon after the Battle of Guag, Alexander would occupy Babylon, Darius would be killed by a Persian insider, and Alexander would take his dreams all the way to India.







He was a real man, and his legend still lives on after 2300 years. He almost achieved his dream, and I believe he could have ruled the earth and beaten the Romans if he had not died so early. Some believe he was an actual living God, and was proclaimed to be a God when he visited Egypt. Generals to this day still use his tactics. Even Alexander's horse became legend (ask any horse lover who Bucephelous is, and you will be laughed at due to them thinking you are stupid for not knowing), he cut the Gordian knot with his sword FOR FUCKS SAKES, and he is by far, a true hero, and one damn good inspiration for anyone who is down on his luck...

"There is nothing impossible to him who will try". ~Alexander the Great



What do you think about him? Who is your hero?

[exception]

Macaulay Culkin

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaulay_Culkin


reason?















hes tapping mila kunis

[Manuit~[QS]]

I have world history honor and we've just finished studying about Greeks. I didn't know Socrates was Plato's teacher and Aristotle was Plato's student.

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Holy Fuck sneaky. Biggest post ever.


Anyway my hero is Goku

Not because he has super abilities, but because of what he stands for. He protects the innocent and those who cannot defend themselves. He deters evil from showing itself.

I guess the modern day real life equivalent would be Police Officers, Fire Fighters & Paramedics. Without powers.

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Oct 11, 2011 19:43:23 GMT -5 Manuit~[QS] said:

I have world history honor and we've just finished studying about Greeks. I didn't know Socrates was Plato's teacher and Aristotle was Plato's student.

I could be mistaken, and I couldn't really find anything on wiki, but I believe Plato also tutored Dionysus's son.

I've wondered what life would be like, if the Greeks had succeeded in ruling the world.

Besides one hella Toga party, I think this world would have been better off tbh...I mean look at the shit we are in now. I don't think Plato, Aristotle, or Alexander would be too impressed.

Note: I dont believe Alexander was a tyrant, nor was he a Ghenkis kan. He would pardon the enemy leaders of every battle he won...He even allowed Darius's queen and family to live as royalty in Babylon. His army consisted of poets, artists, musicians, and even botanists that studied the plants along the way. He was as close of a God as any man could be, and he was a REAL HUMAN BEING..He gave back much, he was strong, and a friend of man. He loved all things beautiful which I give Aristotle much credit for, and it was said that when he looked at you, you would simply fall at his feet and were automatically inspired to be able to do anything.

Before Alexander, there were only tribes, and after him..LITERALLY ALL THINGS WERE POSSIBLE.

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tupac and tom brady.. cant make up my mind

[Red]

Kurt cobain.



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain

RIP Kurt, The voice of an entire generation.

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Oct 11, 2011 20:46:56 GMT -5 [QS]~ToNic | Da Makaveli said:

tupac and tom brady.. cant make up my mind

This.

LOL Paige

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I'm going to take hero and idol to be same the thing? Because I don't consider this guy my "hero" really, but he's definitely someone I idolize.


George Clooney:




Possibly the only celebrity I respect today, because he's possibly one of the only celebrities who respects not only HIMSELF, but EVERYONE he meets.

He's a star in the classic sense; he's a true actor, but you never see him on the magazine covers, plastering the tabloids with the retarded shit he did.

He wears his celebrity easily and doesn’t complain about being in the public eye. While other celebrities are worried about seeming aloof enough, he’s open, friendly and direct.

Owns a Tesla Roadster, my dream car. 100% electric baby.



Also drives a motorcycle.

This guy is the ultimate bachelor/ladies man/humantarian all rolled into one.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman bet George $10,000 that he would become a father by the time he turned 40.

Now at age 48, he has long since received the checks, and sent them back saying he'd like to go double or nothing on 50. How badass can you get, quite honestly.

Graying up? This guy doesn't dye his hair. Embraces the fact that he's getting up there.

Traveled to Southern Sudan on UN sanctioned mission to attempt to stop civil war when a succession vote was attempted. Started the Satellite Sentinel Project.

Spent time in Chad making film about Darfur refugees.

WOMEN CLOONEY HAS DATED:









Might as well be fucking Hugh Hefner.


He dresses like a model but is perhaps one of the few people who can pull off such a style without seeming completely overdone.

He's a gentleman, and one of the few modern-day Renaissance men.

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If all else fails, this movie is arguably one of the best of all time. Clooney and Brad Pitt are geniuses.




Godly actor. Great movie personality, and guy to guy I can respect that he's a sexy fucking beast.

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I'd have to say, my hero is Bono (from U2 for those who don't listen to good music). Not only is he one of the icons of modern music, he has also done major amounts of humanitarian work. Proven by how he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and knighted by the Queen.

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Robert Earl "DJ Screw" Davis and Lil B The BasedGod.

[`SNΞΔKY_[QS]]

haha Pickle, George is bad ass. Loved him in Dusk till Dawn!

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[­­®³}xProvidence*]

I personally have no hero.

Why?

Because I don't aspire to be anyone but myself. I don't enjoy the notion of constantly comparing myself to someone else.

I am an individual and I think for myself.

Some people go "what would jesus do" or "what would my hero do in this situation". You aren't jesus nor your hero, don't take their mindset, develop your own. Think for yourself.

[xanax]

jesus would fuck mary then move on to the slut in the other house

[exception]

Oct 11, 2011 21:51:16 GMT -5 [Qs] amßieNt said:

I'd have to say, my hero is Bono (from U2 for those who don't listen to good music). Not only is he one of the icons of modern music, he has also done major amounts of humanitarian work. Proven by how he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and knighted by the Queen.

Your Idol is a complete jackass and a total fucking tool.








As someone who lives 5 minutes away from where he grew up, and having listened to their music for years, and followed bono closely through the papers the news and more there is not a bigger tool on the planet.





Examples,



Bono has actually stated in a candid interview that he does all of this to make people think better of him, AKA he does it for him not for others, Bono also once had a hairdresser, whom he gave his hat too as a gift, the hairdresser 1 year later was really low on funds *nearly got evicted* so she decided to sell the hat so her and her children could have somewhere to live, Bono took her to court because she sold his hat.




He was demanding 50k in compensation, If you're really serious about Bono being your hero, I don't understand.









My hero:






Since I was a wee boy I adored music, but I've always loved the blues, my hero is a man called Eric Clapton.


Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time.[ Clapton ranked fourth in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time.



^ wikipedia




Clapton has so much I can't even type it, the reason he is my hero is because his music sings and speaks for itself.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Clapton

[`SNΞΔKY_[QS]]

Oct 12, 2011 12:24:05 GMT -5 ­­®³}xProvidence* said:

I personally have no hero.

Why?

Because I don't aspire to be anyone but myself. I don't enjoy the notion of constantly comparing myself to someone else.

I am an individual and I think for myself.

Some people go "what would jesus do" or "what would my hero do in this situation". You aren't jesus nor your hero, don't take their mindset, develop your own. Think for yourself.

You're my new hero.

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Oct 12, 2011 13:09:48 GMT -5 `SNΞΔKY_[QS] said:

Oct 12, 2011 12:24:05 GMT -5 ­­®³}xProvidence* said:

I personally have no hero.

Why?

Because I don't aspire to be anyone but myself. I don't enjoy the notion of constantly comparing myself to someone else.

I am an individual and I think for myself.

Some people go "what would jesus do" or "what would my hero do in this situation". You aren't jesus nor your hero, don't take their mindset, develop your own. Think for yourself.

You're my new hero.

Not mine tbh. Sounds like he has angsty teenager syndrome to me. Do you listen to My Chemical Romance and dress like a rebel too, Prov?

Sarcasms aside...

I mean I get what you're saying and all about being your own person, and I agree that the whole idea of trying to adapt your own views to match your idols' is ridiculous.

But I think the issue is more that people try to imitate, rather than admire.

The word "idol" is not defined as someone who's behavior you try to match. It's only about respect and admiration. I admire George Clooney. I never consider any decision (although maybe I should with women lols) from the point of view "WWGCD?"

Being a free individual does not inhibit you from respecting other people.

[Ribbon]

am say my hero is deucez.


am say happy birthday to deucez

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the old deucez was really ribbon lmao