Plutarch's Morals: Ethical EssaysGeorge Bell and Sons, 1888 - 408 pages |
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... frequently refused on the plea that he was unprepared . Similarly Demosthenes , his state - rival , when the Athenians called upon him for his advice , refused to give it , saying , " I am not prepared . " But this you will say ...
... frequently refused on the plea that he was unprepared . Similarly Demosthenes , his state - rival , when the Athenians called upon him for his advice , refused to give it , saying , " I am not prepared . " But this you will say ...
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... frequently , it will soon be a lot . ” 2 And let not fathers forget , that thus cultivating the memory is not only good for education , but is also a great aid in the business of life . For the remembrance of past actions gives a good ...
... frequently , it will soon be a lot . ” 2 And let not fathers forget , that thus cultivating the memory is not only good for education , but is also a great aid in the business of life . For the remembrance of past actions gives a good ...
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... liberorum assigned certain three children , under the Roman Emperors . made to this law by the ancient writers . privileges to the father of Frequent allusions are the male animal does not go with the female at 22 PLUTARCH'S MORALS .
... liberorum assigned certain three children , under the Roman Emperors . made to this law by the ancient writers . privileges to the father of Frequent allusions are the male animal does not go with the female at 22 PLUTARCH'S MORALS .
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... frequently asking our father about them . Autobulus . It was on Mount Helicon among the Muses , Flavianus , when the people of Thespia were celebrating their Festival to the God of Love , which they celebrate very magnificently and ...
... frequently asking our father about them . Autobulus . It was on Mount Helicon among the Muses , Flavianus , when the people of Thespia were celebrating their Festival to the God of Love , which they celebrate very magnificently and ...
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... frequently being in his company and talk- ing to him she had got rather smitten with him herself . And hearing much in his favour , and often talking about him , and seeing that many noble young men were in love with him , she fell ...
... frequently being in his company and talk- ing to him she had got rather smitten with him herself . And hearing much in his favour , and often talking about him , and seeing that many noble young men were in love with him , she fell ...
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