In the movie Gladiator, the Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) prepares to go to battle against a barbarian Germanic tribe. Just prior to ordering the charge, he encourages his troops. Sitting atop his horse, he looks out over his cavalry and yells, "What we do in life echoes in eternity."

Content: Rated R for violence

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