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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 21/
Fabius, however, was not buried by the Romans at the public charge, but each private citizen contributed the smallest coin in his possession, not because Fabius's poverty called for their aid, but because the people felt that they were burying a father, whose death thus received honour and regard befitting his life.
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 21/
Fabius, however, was not buried by the Romans at the public charge, but each private citizen contributed the smallest coin in his possession, not because Fabius's poverty called for their aid, but because the people felt that they were burying a father, whose death thus received honour and regard befitting his life.
[Section 27]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 20/
The son of Fabius, as it happened, died, and this affliction Fabius bore with equanimity, like a wise man and a good father.
[Section 24]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 20/
The son of Fabius, as it happened, died, and this affliction Fabius bore with equanimity, like a wise man and a good father.
[Section 24]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 19/
Fabius thought it hard that, whereas the trainers of horses and dogs relied upon care and intimacy and feeding rather than on goads and heavy collars for the removal of the animal's obstinacy, anger, and discontent, the commander of men should not base the most of his discipline on kindness and gentleness, but show more harshness and violence in his treatment of them than farmers in their treatment of wild fig-trees, wild pear-trees, and wild olive-trees, which they reclaim and domesticate till they bear luscious olives, pears, and figs.
[Section 20]
#LeadingThroughKindness #MangageByAppreciation #AppreciativeInquiry
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 19/
Fabius thought it hard that, whereas the trainers of horses and dogs relied upon care and intimacy and feeding rather than on goads and heavy collars for the removal of the animal's obstinacy, anger, and discontent, the commander of men should not base the most of his discipline on kindness and gentleness, but show more harshness and violence in his treatment of them than farmers in their treatment of wild fig-trees, wild pear-trees, and wild olive-trees, which they reclaim and domesticate till they bear luscious olives, pears, and figs.
[Section 20]
#LeadingThroughKindness #MangageByAppreciation #AppreciativeInquiry
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 18/
Fabius thought that the revolts of the cities and the agitations of the allies ought to be restrained and discountenanced by mild and gentle measures, without testing every suspicion and without showing harshness in every case to be suspected.
When Fabius learned about a Marsian soldier, eminent among the allies for valour and high birth, who had been talking with some of the soldiers in the camp about deserting to the enemy, Fabius was not incensed with him, but admitted frankly that he had been unduly neglected; so far, he said, this was the fault of the commanders, who distributed their honours by favour rather than for valour, but in the future it would be the man's own fault if he did not come to him and tell him when he wanted anything.
These words were followed by the gift of a warhorse and by other signal rewards for bravery, and from that time on there was no more faithful and zealous man in the service.
[Section 20]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 18/
Fabius thought that the revolts of the cities and the agitations of the allies ought to be restrained and discountenanced by mild and gentle measures, without testing every suspicion and without showing harshness in every case to be suspected.
When Fabius learned about a Marsian soldier, eminent among the allies for valour and high birth, who had been talking with some of the soldiers in the camp about deserting to the enemy, Fabius was not incensed with him, but admitted frankly that he had been unduly neglected; so far, he said, this was the fault of the commanders, who distributed their honours by favour rather than for valour, but in the future it would be the man's own fault if he did not come to him and tell him when he wanted anything.
These words were followed by the gift of a warhorse and by other signal rewards for bravery, and from that time on there was no more faithful and zealous man in the service.
[Section 20]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 17/
By his frequent encounters with Marcellus, whose course was like that of a swiftly-flowing river, Hannibal saw his forces shaken and swept away; while by Fabius, whose course was slow, noiseless, and unceasing in its stealthy hostility, they were imperceptibly worn away and consumed. And finally he was brought to such a pass that he was worn out with fighting Marcellus, and afraid of Fabius when not fighting.
[Section 19]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 17/
By his frequent encounters with Marcellus, whose course was like that of a swiftly-flowing river, Hannibal saw his forces shaken and swept away; while by Fabius, whose course was slow, noiseless, and unceasing in its stealthy hostility, they were imperceptibly worn away and consumed. And finally he was brought to such a pass that he was worn out with fighting Marcellus, and afraid of Fabius when not fighting.
[Section 19]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 16/
The gentle dignity of the city [showed itself] when Varro, the consul, came back from his flight, as one would from a most ill-starred and disgraceful experience, in humility and dejection, the senate and the whole people met him at the gate with a welcome.
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Because Varro had not despaired after so great a misfortune, but was at hand to assume the reigns of government, and to employ the law and his fellow citizens in accomplishing the salvation which lay within their power.
[Section 18]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 16/
The gentle dignity of the city [showed itself] when Varro, the consul, came back from his flight, as one would from a most ill-starred and disgraceful experience, in humility and dejection, the senate and the whole people met him at the gate with a welcome.
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Because Varro had not despaired after so great a misfortune, but was at hand to assume the reigns of government, and to employ the law and his fellow citizens in accomplishing the salvation which lay within their power.
[Section 18]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 15/
For the gods' delight is in honours paid them by the fortunate.
[Section 18]
#thankthegodswhenyoudontthinkyouneedthemnotwhenyouthinkyouneedthem
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 15/
For the gods' delight is in honours paid them by the fortunate.
[Section 18]
#thankthegodswhenyoudontthinkyouneedthemnotwhenyouthinkyouneedthem
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 14/
[After the lost battle.]
That which was called cowardice and sluggishness in Fabius before the battle, immediately after the battle was thought to be no mere human calculation, nay, rather, a divine and marvellous intelligence, since it looked so far into the future and foretold a disaster which could hardly be believed by those who experienced it.
He who, in times of apparent security, appeared cautious and irresolute, then, when all were plunged in boundless grief and helpless confusion, was the only man to walk the city with calm step, composed countenance, and gracious address.
[Section 17]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 14/
[After the lost battle.]
That which was called cowardice and sluggishness in Fabius before the battle, immediately after the battle was thought to be no mere human calculation, nay, rather, a divine and marvellous intelligence, since it looked so far into the future and foretold a disaster which could hardly be believed by those who experienced it.
He who, in times of apparent security, appeared cautious and irresolute, then, when all were plunged in boundless grief and helpless confusion, was the only man to walk the city with calm step, composed countenance, and gracious address.
[Section 17]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 13/
When one of Hannibal's companions, named Gisco, a man of his own rank, remarked that the [large] number of the enemy amazed him, Hannibal put on a serious look and said: "Gisco, another thing has escaped your notice which is more amazing still."
And when Gisco asked what it was, "It is the fact," said he, "that in all this multitude there is no one who is called Gisco."
The jest took them all by surprise and set them laughing, and as they made their way down from the ridge, they reported the pleasantry to all who met them, so that great numbers were laughing heartily, and Hannibal's escort could not even recover themselves. The sight of this infused courage into the Carthaginians.
They reasoned that their general must have a mighty contempt for the enemy if he laughed and jested so in the presence of danger.
[Section 15]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 13/
When one of Hannibal's companions, named Gisco, a man of his own rank, remarked that the [large] number of the enemy amazed him, Hannibal put on a serious look and said: "Gisco, another thing has escaped your notice which is more amazing still."
And when Gisco asked what it was, "It is the fact," said he, "that in all this multitude there is no one who is called Gisco."
The jest took them all by surprise and set them laughing, and as they made their way down from the ridge, they reported the pleasantry to all who met them, so that great numbers were laughing heartily, and Hannibal's escort could not even recover themselves. The sight of this infused courage into the Carthaginians.
They reasoned that their general must have a mighty contempt for the enemy if he laughed and jested so in the presence of danger.
[Section 15]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 12/
When quiet prevailed, Minucius said; "Dictator, you have on this day won two victories, one over Hannibal through your valour, and one over your colleague through your wisdom and kindness. By the first you saved our lives, and by the second you taught us a great lesson, vanquished as we were by our enemy to our shame, and by you to our honour and safety. I call you by the excellent name of Father, because there is no more honourable name which I can use; and yet a father's kindness is not so great as this kindness bestowed by you."
[Section 13]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 12/
When quiet prevailed, Minucius said; "Dictator, you have on this day won two victories, one over Hannibal through your valour, and one over your colleague through your wisdom and kindness. By the first you saved our lives, and by the second you taught us a great lesson, vanquished as we were by our enemy to our shame, and by you to our honour and safety. I call you by the excellent name of Father, because there is no more honourable name which I can use; and yet a father's kindness is not so great as this kindness bestowed by you."
[Section 13]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 11/
Now that they had invested Minucius with the same powers as Fabius, the people supposed that Fabius would feel shorn of strength and be altogether humble, but they did not estimate the man aright.
For Fabius did not regard their mistake as his own calamity, but was like Diogenes the wise man, who, when some one said to him, "These folk are ridiculing you," said, "But I am not ridiculed." He held that only those are ridiculed who are confounded by such treatment and yield their ground.
So Fabius endured the situation calmly and easily, so far as it affected himself, thereby confirming the axiom of philosophy that a sincerely good man can neither be insulted nor dishonoured.
But because it affected the state, he was distressed by the folly of the multitude.
[Section 10]
#truestrengthcomesfromignoringpettytalkandrespectingthefacts
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 11/
Now that they had invested Minucius with the same powers as Fabius, the people supposed that Fabius would feel shorn of strength and be altogether humble, but they did not estimate the man aright.
For Fabius did not regard their mistake as his own calamity, but was like Diogenes the wise man, who, when some one said to him, "These folk are ridiculing you," said, "But I am not ridiculed." He held that only those are ridiculed who are confounded by such treatment and yield their ground.
So Fabius endured the situation calmly and easily, so far as it affected himself, thereby confirming the axiom of philosophy that a sincerely good man can neither be insulted nor dishonoured.
But because it affected the state, he was distressed by the folly of the multitude.
[Section 10]
#truestrengthcomesfromignoringpettytalkandrespectingthefacts
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 10/
Hannibal therefore made up his mind that by every possible device and constraint his foe must be induced to fight, or else the Carthaginians were undone, since they were unable to use their weapons, in which they were superior, but were slowly losing and expending to no purpose their men and moneys, in which they were inferior.
He therefore resorted to every species of strategic trick and artifice, and tried them all, seeking, like a clever athlete, to get a hold upon his adversary. Now he would attack Fabius directly, now he would seek to throw his forces into confusion, now he would try to lead him off every whither, in his desire to divorce him from his safe, defensive plans.
But the purpose of Fabius, confident of a favourable issue, remained consistent and unchangeable.
[Section 5]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 10/
Hannibal therefore made up his mind that by every possible device and constraint his foe must be induced to fight, or else the Carthaginians were undone, since they were unable to use their weapons, in which they were superior, but were slowly losing and expending to no purpose their men and moneys, in which they were inferior.
He therefore resorted to every species of strategic trick and artifice, and tried them all, seeking, like a clever athlete, to get a hold upon his adversary. Now he would attack Fabius directly, now he would seek to throw his forces into confusion, now he would try to lead him off every whither, in his desire to divorce him from his safe, defensive plans.
But the purpose of Fabius, confident of a favourable issue, remained consistent and unchangeable.
[Section 5]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 9/
But for merely consuming time in this way he was generally despised by his countrymen, and roundly abused even in his own camp. Much more did his enemies think him a man of no courage and a mere nobody, — all except Hannibal.
He, and he alone, comprehended the cleverness of his antagonist, and the style of warfare which he had adopted.
[Section 5]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 9/
But for merely consuming time in this way he was generally despised by his countrymen, and roundly abused even in his own camp. Much more did his enemies think him a man of no courage and a mere nobody, — all except Hannibal.
He, and he alone, comprehended the cleverness of his antagonist, and the style of warfare which he had adopted.
[Section 5]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 8/
He did not purpose to fight out the issue with him, but wished, having plenty of time, money, and men, to wear out and consume gradually his culminating vigour, his scanty resources, and his small army.
Therefore, always pitching his camp in hilly regions so as to be out of reach of the enemy's cavalry, he hung threateningly over them. If they sat still, he too kept quiet; but if they moved, he would fetch a circuit down from the heights and show himself just far enough away to avoid being forced to fight against his will, and yet near enough to make his very delays inspire the enemy with the fear that he was going to give battle at last.
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 8/
He did not purpose to fight out the issue with him, but wished, having plenty of time, money, and men, to wear out and consume gradually his culminating vigour, his scanty resources, and his small army.
Therefore, always pitching his camp in hilly regions so as to be out of reach of the enemy's cavalry, he hung threateningly over them. If they sat still, he too kept quiet; but if they moved, he would fetch a circuit down from the heights and show himself just far enough away to avoid being forced to fight against his will, and yet near enough to make his very delays inspire the enemy with the fear that he was going to give battle at last.
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After a longish break, continuing my journey through Plutarch's Parallel Lives. Picking it up where I left it in April, at the beginning of Fabius Maximus.
#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 7/
By thus fixing the thoughts of the people upon their relations with Heaven, Fabius made them more cheerful regarding the future. But he himself put all his hopes of victory in himself, believing that Heaven bestowed success by reason of wisdom and valour, and turned his attentions to Hannibal.
[Section 5]
#buthehimselfputallhishopesof victoryinhimself
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After a longish break, continuing my journey through Plutarch's Parallel Lives. Picking it up where I left it in April, at the beginning of Fabius Maximus.
#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 7/
By thus fixing the thoughts of the people upon their relations with Heaven, Fabius made them more cheerful regarding the future. But he himself put all his hopes of victory in himself, believing that Heaven bestowed success by reason of wisdom and valour, and turned his attentions to Hannibal.
[Section 5]
#buthehimselfputallhishopesof victoryinhimself
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 6/
After this he began with the gods, which is the fairest of all beginnings.
He showed the people that the recent disaster was due to the neglect and scorn with which their general had treated religious rites, and not to any cowardice of those who fought under him.
He thus induced them, instead of fearing their enemies, to propitiate and honour the gods.
He emboldened their valour with piety, allaying and removing the fear which their enemies inspired, with hopes of aid from the gods.
[Section 4]
#thereisastrengthinusthatcannotbedestroyedandifwerecogniseitwewillprevail #resistance
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 6/
After this he began with the gods, which is the fairest of all beginnings.
He showed the people that the recent disaster was due to the neglect and scorn with which their general had treated religious rites, and not to any cowardice of those who fought under him.
He thus induced them, instead of fearing their enemies, to propitiate and honour the gods.
He emboldened their valour with piety, allaying and removing the fear which their enemies inspired, with hopes of aid from the gods.
[Section 4]
#thereisastrengthinusthatcannotbedestroyedandifwerecogniseitwewillprevail #resistance
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 3/
He saw that the conduct of the state was a great task, and that wars must be many; he therefore trained his body for the wars (nature's own armour, as it were), and his speech as an instrument of persuasion with the people, giving it a form right well befitting his manner of life.
His speech had no affectation, nor any empty, forensic grace, but an import of peculiar dignity, rendered weighty by an abundance of maxims.
[Section 1]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 3/
He saw that the conduct of the state was a great task, and that wars must be many; he therefore trained his body for the wars (nature's own armour, as it were), and his speech as an instrument of persuasion with the people, giving it a form right well befitting his manner of life.
His speech had no affectation, nor any empty, forensic grace, but an import of peculiar dignity, rendered weighty by an abundance of maxims.
[Section 1]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 2/
Indeed, the calmness and silence of his demeanour, the great caution with which he indulged in childish pleasures, the slowness and difficulty with which he learned his lessons, and his contented submissiveness in dealing with his comrades, led those who knew him superficially to suspect him of something like foolishness and stupidity.
Only a few discerned the inexorable firmness in the depth of his soul, and the magnanimous and leonine qualities of his nature.
But soon, as time went on and he was roused by the demands of active life, he made it clear even to the multitude that his seeming lack of energy was only lack of passion, that his caution was prudence, and that his never being quick nor even easy to move made him always steadfast and sure.
[Section 1]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 2/
Indeed, the calmness and silence of his demeanour, the great caution with which he indulged in childish pleasures, the slowness and difficulty with which he learned his lessons, and his contented submissiveness in dealing with his comrades, led those who knew him superficially to suspect him of something like foolishness and stupidity.
Only a few discerned the inexorable firmness in the depth of his soul, and the magnanimous and leonine qualities of his nature.
But soon, as time went on and he was roused by the demands of active life, he made it clear even to the multitude that his seeming lack of energy was only lack of passion, that his caution was prudence, and that his never being quick nor even easy to move made him always steadfast and sure.
[Section 1]
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 1/
It was a nymph, they say, or a woman native to the country, according to others, who consorted with Hercules by the river Tiber, and became by him the mother of Fabius, the founder of the family of the Fabii, which was a large one, and of high repute in Rome. [...]
This family produced many great men, and from Rullus, the greatest of them, and on this account called Maximus by the Romans, the Fabius Maximus of whom we now write was fourth in descent.
[Section 1]
https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Plutarch/Lives/Fabius_Maximus*.html
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#Plutarch #ParallelLives #FabiusMaximus 1/
It was a nymph, they say, or a woman native to the country, according to others, who consorted with Hercules by the river Tiber, and became by him the mother of Fabius, the founder of the family of the Fabii, which was a large one, and of high repute in Rome. [...]
This family produced many great men, and from Rullus, the greatest of them, and on this account called Maximus by the Romans, the Fabius Maximus of whom we now write was fourth in descent.
[Section 1]
https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Plutarch/Lives/Fabius_Maximus*.html
#nymphs #WhenOurLeadersCameFromGodsAndNymphs
