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“By the study of their biographies, we receive each man as a guest into our minds, and we seem to understand their character as the result of a personal acquaintance, because we have obtained from their acts the best and most important means of forming an opinion about them. "What greater pleasure could'st thou gain than this?" What more valuable for the elevation of our own character?”

Quote by Plutarch

Book:Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Complete

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Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans: Complete

This book offers in-depth profiles of distinguished figures from the classical era, exploring their achievements, legacies, and cultural impact. more

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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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