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Timon of Athens

Timon

also: Timonem

The proverbial misanthrope of Athens who shunned and hated the company of his fellows. Laelius cites him as the limiting case proving that even the most savage nature still needs someone to vent his bitterness on.

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Laelius, On Friendship philosophy · 1 mention

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