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“Solon being asked, namely, what city was best to live in. That city, he replied, in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.”

Quote by Plutarch

Book:Plutarch's Lives

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Plutarch's Lives

Composed by the Greek historian Plutarch, this collection of biographies explores the lives of famous individuals from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The work is renowned for its comparative approach, pairing biographies of Greek and Roman figures to highlight their similarities and differences in character and achievements. It is considered a foundational text in the genre of comparative biography and offers insights into the moral and political values of the time. more

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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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