He who least likes courting favour, ought also least to thi… - Plutarch

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He who least likes courting favour, ought also least to think of resenting neglect; to feel wounded at being refused a distinction can only arise from an overweening appetite to have it.

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Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus (c. 46 – 120) was a Greek historian, biographer, and essayist.

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Native Name: L. Mestrius Plutarchus • Πλούταρχος

Alternative Names: Plutarchus • Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus • Plutarchos • Plutarch of Chaeronea • Ploutarchos

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Човек, достигнал пълно съвършенство, изобщо не се нуждае от слава,
освен дотолкова, доколкото тя улеснява началото на всяко дело, като създава
доверие.

Липсата на мярка е опасна във всяка област, но в политическата кариера
е направо пагубна. Тя води до явна лудост и безумие хората, облечени в голяма
власт, когато те се стремят не да прославят доброто, но да смятат славата за добро

Valour, however unfortunate, commands great respect even from enemies: but the Romans despise cowardice, even though it be prosperous.

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