“A Roman divorced from his wife, being highly blamed by his friends, who demanded, "Was she not chaste? Was she not fair? Was she not fruitful?" holding out his shoe, asked them whether it was not new and well made. "Yet," added he, "none of you can tell where it pinches me.''”
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The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, Volume I: (A Modern Library E-Book)
The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, Volume I, is a scholarly compilation that presents detailed biographies of prominent individuals from the classical era. The volume is part of a series that aims to provide comprehensive insights into the lives and legacies of these influential figures, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural and political landscapes of ancient Greece and Rome. more
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