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Not houses finely roofed or the stones of walls well builded, nay nor canals and dockyards make the city, but men able t
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"Not houses finely roofed or the stones of walls well builded, nay nor canals and dockyards make the city, but men able to use their opportunity"

- Alcaeus

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This quote by Alcaeus suggests that truth well worth of a city does not hinge on its facilities or physical frameworks, however in individuals who occupy it and their capacity to take the possibilities presented to them. It recommends that the people of a city must be qualified, smart, as well as enthusiastic in order to truly make their city fantastic. Physical frameworks might contribute to a city's look, however it is individuals who truly specify its worth.

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Greece Flag This quote is written / told by Alcaeus between 620 BC and 580 BC. He was a famous Poet from Greece. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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