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“You need not’ he said ‘lose these hours’. For he thought every hour gone that was not given to study.”

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Pliny the Younger
Pliny the Younger

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. more

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