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For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories. - Plato

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For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.

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Author Profession: Philosopher

Nationality: Greek

Born: 427 BC

Died: 347 BC

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Confucius, Friedrich Nietzsche, Aristotle, Lao Tzu, Socrates, Sun Tzu, Albert Camus, Arthur Schopenhauer

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Conquer, First, Himself, Man, Noblest, Victories

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