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Quote by Gorgias

“Being is unrecognizable unless it manages to seem, and seeming is feeble unless it manages to be.”

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A renowned Greek philosopher known for his contributions to rhetoric, Gorgias is considered one of the founders of Western rhetorical theory. Born in 485 BC and died in 380 BC, Gorgias' ideas had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers and rhetoricians. more

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