On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
But the heart of the people was incurably false, incurably treacherous and debased.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From an essay on the strenuous life, this passage reflects on the moral decay of ancient Greek society despite its achievements.
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