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“A traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can do as much." "True," said he, "but every goose can."”

Quote by Plutarch

Book:Plutarch's Morals
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Plutarch's Morals

Comprising a series of treatises, this work explores various aspects of ethics, character, and virtue through historical anecdotes and comparisons of famous figures from Greek and Roman history. more

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Plutarch
Plutarch

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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