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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/doopityWoop22 on 2024-08-11 11:09:33+00:00.

Original Title: TIL in Ancient Rome a slave would continuously whisper ‘Remember you are mortal’ in the ears of victorious generals as they were paraded through the streets after coming home, triumphant, from battle.