The fact is that men who know nothing of decency in their o… - Plutarch

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The fact is that men who know nothing of decency in their own lives are only too ready to launch foul slanders against their betters and to offer them up as victims to the evil deity of popular envy.

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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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Децата хвърлят камъни по жабите заради забавлението, но жабите не умират наужким

He said they that were serious in ridiculous matters would be ridiculous in serious affairs.

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

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