It is said that ancient Roman citizens wisely reminded their Emperors or Generals before their coronation or moment of Triumph by saying Memento mori :
“Remember That Thou Art Mortal …”
There is a tragic and yet Ironic similarity between these three photos of respectively Reza Shah the Great (Island of Maurice), Mossadegh (Home Exile, Tehran), Mohamed Reza Shah (In Panama).
All three dedicated their lives to Iran in their own way. All three equally enjoyed the Triumphs of Political Success only to be followed by tragic Defeat and disillusionment not only for themselves but their followers. They also ended their lives in isolation and bitterness.
The Iranian Nation seems to have been often ungreateful to its “Great” Men …
