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“One made the observation of the people of Asia that they were all slaves to one man, merely because they could not pronounce that syllable No.”

Quote by Plutarch

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Plutarch's Morals

Comprising a series of treatises, this work explores various aspects of ethics, character, and virtue through historical anecdotes and comparisons of famous figures from Greek and Roman history. more

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Plutarch

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

“Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and his friends asking him if any accident had befallen him, he returns this answer: "Do you not think it a matter worthy of lamentation that when there is such a vast multitude of them, we have not yet conquered one?”

Ifs Thinking World Matter Answers Numbers Heard Return Infinite Asking Worthy Accidents Multitudes Lamentation

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“I am whatever was, or is, or will be; and my veil no mortal ever took up.”

Mortals Veils

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“Themistocles being asked whether he would rather be Achilles or Homer, said, "Which would you rather be, a conqueror in the Olympic games, or the crier that proclaims who are conquerors?”

Said Games Conqueror Olympic Games Achilles

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