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“We are more sensible of what is done against custom than against nature.”

Quote by Plutarch

Book:Plutarch's essays and miscellanies, comprising all the works collected under the title of

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Plutarch's essays and miscellanies, comprising all the works collected under the title of

This compilation includes a diverse range of works by Plutarch, covering subjects such as ethics, leadership, and the lives of notable individuals from Greek and Roman history. 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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