“A defeat in war is not the greatest of all evils; but when the defeat has been inflicted by enemies who are not worthy of you, then the calamity is doubled.”
Quote by Aeschines
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Aeschines
Aeschines, born in 389 BC and died in 314 BC, was a prominent Greek statesman. He played a significant role in the democratic politics of Athens, known for his eloquence and political strategies. Aeschines held various political offices, including the position of archon in Athens. He was a major opponent of Demosthenes, and their debates became a classic in Greek political oratory. more
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