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“Men who marry wives very much superior to themselves are not so truly husbands to their wives as they are unawares made slaves to their position.”

Quote by Plutarch

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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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