Day: September 29, 2021
Fight In The Shade
During the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC: The Persian archers were so numerous that, their arrows would block out the sun. Dienekes, a Spartan soldier, undaunted by this prospect, remarked with a laugh: “Then we will fight in the shade…”...
View DetailsDiplomatic Immunity
Diplomatic Immunity During my Political studies, I really enjoyed a module on DIPLOMACY and particularly the "Diplomatic Immunity" concept. The concept of Diplomatic Immunity has been traced back to more than 3,000 years ago - but it wasn’t officia...
View DetailsCamel & Donkey
It is said that a camel owner will apologise to the camel for any mistreatment. The camel will say: هر بدی از ناحیه تو به من رسیده می گذرم؛ مگر یکی از آنها را که هرگز نمی بخشم و آن اینکه گاهی تو افسار مرا به پالان الاغ می بستی "I forgive ev...
View DetailsThe Root Of The Problem
The ashes say: آتش رامیتوانم ببخشم ولی تبر را هرگز "we can forgive the fire, but not the axe..." This can have two meanings: - That the handle of the axe is made of wood, like the tree ... so it hurts more when pai...
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