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Quote by Plautus

“That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.”

Quote by Plautus

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Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC) was one of the most famous Roman comic playwrights. His works are renowned for their wit, humor, and satirical commentary on social customs, exerting a profound influence on later drama. more

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