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“It is easy at any moment to resign the possession of a great fortune; to acquire it is difficult and arduous”

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Livy
Livy

Livy, full name Livius Annius Sextus Tullius Livius, lived from 59 BC to 17 BC. He was one of the most renowned historians of ancient Rome, and his work 'The History of Rome' is an important historical document that has had a profound impact on the study of ancient Roman history. more

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