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“Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.”

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Lucan, born on November 3, 39 AD and died on April 30, 65 AD, was a renowned Roman poet of the ancient world. His poetry is famous for its depictions of wars and heroic deeds, with his works 'The Bellum civile' and 'The Deeds of the Divine Julius' being particularly notable. more

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