Lysander said, "Where the lion's skin will not reach, it mu… - Plutarch

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Lysander said, "Where the lion's skin will not reach, it must be pieced with the fox's."

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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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It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.

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

Lysander, when Dionysius sent him two gowns, and bade him choose which he would carry to his daughter, said, "She can choose best," and so took both away with him.

Lysander said, "Where the lion's skin will not reach, it must be pieced with the fox's." - Plutarch

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