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Since, therefore, individuals as well as the public are so indebted to these writers for the benefits they enjoy, I thin
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"Since, therefore, individuals as well as the public are so indebted to these writers for the benefits they enjoy, I think them not only entitled to the honour of palms and crowns, but even to be numbered among the gods"

- Marcus V. Pollio

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This quote by Marcus V. Pollio speaks with the significance of authors and their contributions to society. He thinks that authors must be honored and respected for the advantages they give individuals and the public. He goes so far regarding recommend that authors need to be thought about gods for their contributions. This quote speaks with the power of the written word and how it can form and affect society. Writers have the capability to produce stories, inform, and influence individuals. They can cause change and development in the world. Writers have the power to form the future and produce a much better world. This quote is a tip of the importance of authors and their contributions to society. It is a pointer to honor and appreciate writers for the work they do and the effect they have on the world.

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This quote is written / told by Marcus V. Pollio between 80 BC and 15 BC. He was a famous Architect from Rome. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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