Something of Interest...

Mark Roberts' web log has a wonderful reflection on humility, inspired by the remnant of an ancient Roman sculpture on display at the Vatican. The fragment is a representation of the bust of the emperor Augustus. The original statue would have been over fifty feet tall.

Writes Roberts:

Historians acclaim Augustus as one of the great administrators of history. Under his able rule, the Roman Empire experienced unprecedented peace (the pax romana) and prosperity. Yet, ironically, all that remains of his giant statue is a big head. And this head is not the focal point of some temple in honor of Augustus the god, but is simply one exhibit in the immense Vatican Museum – a museum that ultimately honors someone who was merely an insignificant Jewish boy during the years of Augustus’ reign.

I like that!