These Macedonians," said he, "are a rude and clownish peopl… - Plutarch

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These Macedonians," said he, "are a rude and clownish people, that call a spade a spade.

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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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So it happens in political affairs; if the motions of rulers be constantly opposite and cross to the tempers and inclination of the people, they will be resented as arbitrary and harsh; as, on the other side, too much deference, or encouragement, as too often it has been, to popular faults and errors, is full of danger and ruinous consequences.

Thus ambitious spirits in a commonwealth, when they transgress their bounds, are apt to do more harm than good.

Neither blame or praise yourself.

These Macedonians," said he, "are a rude and clownish people, that call a spade a spade. - Plutarch

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