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The Apophthegms Of The Ancients: Being An Historical Collection Of The Most Celebrated, Elegant, Pithy And Prudential Sayings Of All The Illustrious P

The Apophthegms Of The Ancients: Being An Historical Collection Of The Most Celebrated, Elegant, Pithy And Prudential Sayings Of All The Illustrious P

Erasmus, Desiderius

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PhilosophyAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164357972
ISBN13: 9781164357971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Apophthegms of the Ancients is a historical collection of famous, wise and insightful sayings from some of the most distinguished and celebrated figures of ancient times. The book was written by Desiderius Erasmus and published in 1753. The author has compiled and presented a vast array of quotes and aphorisms from various sources, including philosophers, poets, statesmen, and other prominent figures of antiquity. The book is organized thematically, covering topics such as wisdom, virtue, friendship, and love. Each section is introduced with a brief historical background and commentary, providing context and insight into the significance of the quotes. The Apophthegms of the Ancients is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the wisdom and insights of the great minds of the past, and a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural heritage of ancient times.Expressing Their Philosophical, Civil, And Military Notions; Representing Their Humor Genius, Wit, And Manners, And Exhibiting A Choice Variety Of Curious And Improving Anecdotes Of Their Lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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