“Audaces fortuna iuvat,” proclaimed Virgil in his ancient Roman poem, the Aneid, which is rendered into English as “fortunate favors the bold.” It’s a phrase that’s been used throughout the centuries to support everything from war to athleticism, from the bravery of heroes to the unshakable confidence of pickup artists. The bold get the rewards of life,…
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