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“The condition of leadership adds new degrees of solitariness to the basic solitude of mankind. Every order that we issue increases the extent to which we are alone, and every show of deference which is extended to us separates us from our fellows.”

Quote by Thornton Wilder

Work

The ides of March

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer. It narrates the events of the Trojan War, focusing on the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, and is renowned for its portrayal of heroism, honor, and the tragic nature of war. more

Author

Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder

American playwright, renowned for his works 'Our Town' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His works are characterized by deep insight and a unique style, profoundly influencing 20th-century American theater. more

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