Nor is it always in the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered: but very often an action of small note, a short saying, or a jest, shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, or the most important battle.
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This quote is just one of 27 total Plutarch quotes in our collection. Plutarch is known for saying 'Nor is it always in the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered: but very often an action of small note, a short saying, or a jest, shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, or the most important battle.' as well as some of the following quotes.
An old doting fool, with one foot already in the grave.
This quote is just one of 27 total Plutarch quotes in our collection. Plutarch is known for saying 'Nor is it always in the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered: but very often an action of small note, a short saying, or a jest, shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, or the most important battle.' as well as some of the following quotes.