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“A likely impossibility is always preferable to an unconvincing possibility. The story should never be made up of improbable incidents; there should be nothing of the sort in it.”

Quote by Aristotle

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Written by Aristotle, this seminal text explores the principles of poetry, its purpose, and the elements that constitute a successful poem. more

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Aristotle, a renowned Greek philosopher, is one of the founders of Western philosophy. His thoughts covered a wide range of fields, including ethics, logic, politics, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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