Eric Greitens

It's really important to have role models, and a lot of the ancients always talked about this. Seneca talked about this, Aristotle talked about this, and in fact, this was my boxing coach's philosophy in college, was that you have to have role models.

American Politician

Mary Beard

The history of art is not just the history of artists; it is also the history of the people who viewed art. And that wider perspective can help us see some of the reasons why the art of the ancient world should still matter to us.

Jean-Marie Le Pen

After all, you're not exactly a nation like all the other nations. You are unique, if only because you are such an ancient people, and because of the way you are spread all over the world and your obvious success in many fields.

French Politician

Alan Arkin

Education does not mean jamming information into somebody's head. Rather, it's that ancient idea that all knowledge is within us; to teach is to help somebody pull it out of themselves.

American Actor

John Pearson

We usually say of ancient persons, that they have already one foot in the grave, and the rest of their life is nothing else but the bringing of these feet together.

British Theologian

Shari Arison

For most of my life, I have received messages - images and worded communications, sometimes even in an ancient language - that came to me from above.

Israeli Businesswoman

Stella McCartney

We've all got to come together, and we've got to protect what's left of our ancient forests on this planet.

British Designer

Ovid

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

Roman Poet

Michael Steinhardt

A little part of my life is built around ancient art.

American Businessman

Voltaire

Society therefore is as ancient as the world.

French Writer

Use 'ancient' to stress the impressive age or historical significance of an object or place.

Time Depth

'Ancient' often implies respect for historical cultures or heritage.

Respectful Tone

Sometimes 'ancient' can suggest that something is outdated or no longer useful.

Not Always Positive

Refers to people from times so distant they are often romanticized.

Historical People

Can impart a sense of wisdom or knowledge from early human civilizations.

Wisdom Implications

Highlights the unbroken practice or existence of customs and beliefs over time.

Continuity Emphasis

'Ancient' conveys a deep respect for cultural or familial heritage.

Cultural Significance

Used historically for military ranks, not common in modern language.

Historical Military

This meaning of 'ancient' is rare and mostly found in historical texts.

Rare Usage

 millions of years of evolution have fine-tuned the immune system so that it works for, rather than against us. The symptoms of our illnesses are annoying, but collectively, they signify an ancient process that will continue barricading our bodies against the outside world for centuries to come.

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 and clearly to regulate emotions, to make ourselves feel better. It's not something specific to humans -- it's a really ancient behavior which really helps us regulate how we feel and makes us feel better. In other words, when it comes to laughter, you and me, baby, ain't nothing but mammals.

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 the other ancient elements have got academic disciplines devoted to their study the only fire department on the University campus is the one that sends emergency vehicles when the alarm sounds the fundamental setting for fire is the living world life created oxygen life

How fire shapes...

 after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground mausoleums in the valley of the kings

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 In this dystopian world, your resistance group is humanity's last hope. Unfortunately, you've all been captured by the tyrannical rulers and brought to the ancient colosseum for their deadly entertainment. Before you're thrown into the dungeon,

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 Since ancient times, mankind has hotly debated whether mathematics was discovered or invented. Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand the universe around us, or is math the native language of the universe itself,

Is math discovered or...

 all have in common with the heroes of ancient myths? What if I told you they are all variants of the same hero? Do you believe that? Joseph Campbell did. He studied myths from all over the world and published a book called

What makes a hero? -...

 What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?

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 But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.

The history of tea -...

 of these ancient worlds there's the eons past