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“Anyone, without any great penetration, may distinguish the dispositions consequent on wealth; for its possessors are insolent and overbearing, from being tainted in a certain way by the getting of their wealth. For they are affected as though they possessed every good; since wealth is a sort of standard of the worth of other things; whence every thing seems to be purchasable by it.”

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Book:Aristotle's Treatise on Rhetoric

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Aristotle's Treatise on Rhetoric

This seminal text by Aristotle delves into the principles and techniques of effective communication, offering insights into the construction of persuasive arguments and the role of language in influencing audiences. more

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Aristotle, a renowned Greek philosopher, is one of the founders of Western philosophy. His thoughts covered a wide range of fields, including ethics, logic, politics, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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