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“Knowledge of divine things for the most part, as Heraclitus says, is lost to us by incredulity.”

Quote by Plutarch

Book:Plutarch's Lives

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Plutarch's Lives

Composed by the Greek historian Plutarch, this collection of biographies explores the lives of famous individuals from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The work is renowned for its comparative approach, pairing biographies of Greek and Roman figures to highlight their similarities and differences in character and achievements. It is considered a foundational text in the genre of comparative biography and offers insights into the moral and political values of the time. more

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Plutarch, a renowned Greek historian and biographer, was born in 45 AD and died in 120 AD. His works are characterized by rigorous historical research and profound moral contemplation, having a profound impact on later generations. more

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