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Delphi Complete Works of Lucian (Illustrated)

The book features a selection of Lucian's most famous works, including his satirical essays, travelogues, and philosophical treatises, presented in a format that is both accessible and visually appealing more

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Lucian
Lucian

Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a renowned Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright, born in 125 AD and died in 180 AD. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts, outstanding literary achievements, and rich political experience. more

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“For history, I say again, has this and this only for its own: if a man will start upon it, he must sacrifice to no God but Truth; he must neglect all else; his sole rule and unerring guide is this - to think not of those who are listening to him now, but of the yet unborn who shall seek his converse.”

“Liberty is equally desirable to the good and to the bad, to the brave and to the dastardly.”

“Fifty years from now Britain will still be the country of long shadows on county grounds, warm beer, invincible green suburbs, dog lovers and pools fillers and - as George Orwell said - “old maids bicycling to Holy Communion through the morning mist” and if we get our way - Shakespeare still read even in school.”