New Delhi, April 23 -- "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."

- Pericles

Pericles (c. 495-429 BC) was a prominent and influential leader of Athens during its Golden Age. A statesman, orator and general, he played a central role in shaping Athenian democracy and cultural life at a time when the city emerged as a hub of art, philosophy and political thought.

Pericles is often associated with major architectural and cultural developments, including the construction of the Parthenon. Yet, despite being linked to monumental achievements, his words frequently emphasised ideas that went beyond physical symbols - focusing instead on civic values, collective responsibility...