Ability Quote by Pliny the Elder

“In the literary as well as military world, most powerful abilities will often be found concealed under a rustic garb.” quote by Pliny the Elder — Download Open image

“In the literary as well as military world, most powerful abilities will often be found concealed under a rustic garb.”

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