“A man calumniated is doubly injured -- first by him who utters the calumny, and then by him who believes it.”
Quote by Herodotus
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Herodotus
Herodotus, known as the 'Father of History', was a renowned Greek historian. Born in 484 BC and died in 425 BC, he is celebrated for his meticulous research and unique narrative style. His masterpiece, 'The Histories', documents the Greco-Persian Wars and the customs of the regions around them. more
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