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“Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.”

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Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator who lived from 384 BC to 322 BC. He is renowned for his eloquence and his role in the defense of Athens against the rising power of Macedonia. Demosthenes was a key figure in the Second Athenian League and is considered one of the greatest orators of all time. more

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