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Quote by Hesiod

“There is also an evil report; light, indeed, and easy to raise, but difficult to carry, and still more difficult to get rid of.”

Quote by Hesiod

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Hesiod, an ancient Greek poet, whose birth and death dates are unknown. He is an important figure in Greek literature, known for his epic works 'Works and Days' and 'Theogony'. more

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