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To be ignorant of the lives of the most celebrated men of antiquity is to continue in a state of childhood all our days
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"To be ignorant of the lives of the most celebrated men of antiquity is to continue in a state of childhood all our days"

- Plutarch

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This quote by Plutarch is stressing the significance of finding out about the lives of the most celebrated guys of antiquity. He is recommending that if we do not put in the time to find out about the lives of these guys, we will remain in a state of childhood for our whole lives. Plutarch is suggesting that by finding out about the lives of these males, we can gain valuable insight into the world and the human condition. He is suggesting that by learning more about the lives of these males, we can gain a much better understanding of our own lives and the world around us. By learning about the lives of these males, we can acquire a greater appreciation for the accomplishments of the past and the lessons that can be learned from them. Plutarch is suggesting that by discovering the lives of these men, we can gain a greater understanding of our own lives and the world around us.

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Plutarch This quote is written / told by Plutarch between 46 AC and 119 AC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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