Harry Truman was a great admirer of Plutarch's lives, and recommended them often.  He discusses why.Quotes taken from Miller's oral biography of Truman, "Plain Speaking."

Harry Truman was a great admirer of Plutarch's lives, and recommended them often. He discusses why. Quotes taken from Miller's oral biography of Truman, "Plain Speaking."

Harry Truman was a great admirer of Plutarch's lives, and recommended them often.&nbsp; He discusses why.Quotes taken from Miller's oral biography of Truman, "Plain Speaking."

34 - Harry Truman on Plutarch

The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences.  The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists.  The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization.  The cost of glory is always great.  Visit costofglory.com to find out more.

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The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more.

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