What did Pliny the Elder mean by: Why is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual? - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy Copy
+ The best kind of wine is that which is most pleasant to him who drinks it. Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Drink, Wine, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
+ Always act in such a way as to secure the love of your neighbour. Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Advice, Secure, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
+ Why do we believe that in all matters the odd numbers are more powerful? Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Believe, Math, Powerful, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
+ Most men are afraid of a bad name, but few fear their consciences. Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Conscience, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
+ We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty is ever charming. Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Charming, Novelty, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
+ Wine refreshes the stomach, sharpens the appetite, blunts care and sadness, and conduces to slumber. Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Food, Sad, Wine, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
+ Example is the softest and least invidious way of commanding. Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Example, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
+ It has become quite a common proverb that in wine there is truth (In Vino Veritas). Feraz Zeid, December 23, 2023January 10, 2024, Pliny the Elder, Common, Wine, 0 - Pliny the Elder Naturalist and author · Italy
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