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“Concerning the dead nothing but good shall be spoken. [Lat., De mortuis nil nisi bonum.]”

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Plutarch

Plutarch, a renowned Greek historian and biographer, was born in 45 AD and died in 120 AD. His works are characterized by rigorous historical research and profound moral contemplation, having a profound impact on later generations. more

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Book:Morals: Ethical Essays. Translated, with Notes and Index. by Arthur Richard Shilleto
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