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“No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune.”

Quote by Plutarch

Book:Essays & Miscellanies...

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Essays & Miscellanies...

This book is a compilation of essays and miscellaneous pieces, offering insights into diverse subjects and ideas. 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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