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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Thursday, 15th January, 2015


Demosthenes - Greek statesman

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises – Demosthenes

Demosthenes (382 BC-322 BC) was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. – Wikipedia

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