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Commentary: It's been a while since I said "yay, more first person historical accounts!" The story of Pompeii is interesting, and I didn't actually realize there were any first person accounts, just archeological reconstructions.
How much does the fame of human actions depend upon the station of those who perform them! The very same conduct shall be either applauded to the skies or entirely overlooked, just as it may happen to proceed from a person of conspicuous or obscure rank.
Is a good quote, though I'd go so far as to say it might not just be overlooked, but looked down on if someone from the "wrong" class does it. The classic example is probably classy: mimosas at lunch trashy: drinking a beer before noon.
Normally, I don't comment on the video choice, but I today's is actually really cool. Take a little time and watch it, you won't be disappointed.
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