In this Together is a painting by Alexander Ferrar which was uploaded on May 1st, 2017.
In this Together
When Alexander was leading his army to attack Persia, some local guides gave them bad directions, telling them the quickest way to get there was... more
Title
In this Together
Artist
Alexander Ferrar
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
When Alexander was leading his army to attack Persia, some local guides gave them bad directions, telling them the quickest way to get there was across the Gedrosian Desert. It turned out to be a trek of sixty days, and many were dying. When his soldiers accepted that they were done for, they decided to make a symbolic gesture of loyalty, and sacrificed the last drops of their water bags to fill a helmet and pass it to their leader. Alexander then poured the water out over the sand, saying "If there isn't enough for you, there isn't enough for me. I share your fate." This gave his men the resolve to continue, and they survived their journey. This story has been recounted for thousands of years as a shining example of leadership.
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May 1st, 2017
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