"…all glory is fleeting"

I was reminded of this great quote by General George C. Patton today.  Humility (ironically not really Patton’s long suit) is a significant leadership quality and it is important keep things in perspective as we go about our daily lives.   

The entire quote is below:

"For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting."

 Also, check this site out.  I found it when I was looking for the full text of this.  Great follow-on quote from former Sec. of State James Baker.