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Pliny the Younger (61-112 AD) was a prominent Roman author and politician during the time of the Roman Empire. Known for his epistolary style, his works provide valuable insights into Roman society, politics, and culture during his time.

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“It is not true that the world is too tired and exhausted to produce anything worth praising.”

World Love Life Humans Art Joy Humanity Happy

Book:The Letters of the Younger Pliny; Literally Translated by John Delaware Lewis

Source: The Letters of the Younger Pliny; Literally Translated by John Delaware Lewis

“It is better to excel in any single art than to arrive only at mediocrity in several, so moderate skill in several is to be preferred where one cannot attain to perfection in any.”

Art Focus Skills Perfection Mediocrity Moderates

Book:The Letters of Pliny the Consul: With Occasional Remarks

Source: The Letters of Pliny the Consul: With Occasional Remarks