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“If one has a great aim to pursue, this burden of envy must be accepted, and it is wise to accept it. -p162”

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Thucydides

Thucydides, a renowned Greek historian, lived from 460 BC to 395 BC. His work, 'The History of the Peloponnesian War', is considered a classic in Western historical writing, known for its meticulous record of facts and profound political analysis. more

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