“Ambition does not see the earth she treads on: The rock and the herbage are of one substance to her.”
Quote by Walter Savage Landor
Work
Imaginary conversations of Greeks and Romans
This book presents a series of imagined conversations between prominent figures from ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. The dialogues delve into various topics, offering insights into the intellectual and cultural exchanges of the time. more
Author
Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor was an English writer known for his poetry and prose. His works are renowned for their wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights, which have had a lasting impact on literature. more
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