“The wildest colts make the best horses.”
Quote by Plutarch
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Plutarch's Lives,: Translated from the Original Greek, with Notes Critical and Historical, and a Life of Plutarch
This book is a scholarly translation of Plutarch's biographical works, offering insights into the lives of notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome. It includes detailed critical and historical annotations, providing context and analysis of the original texts. more
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