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The Apopthegms or Remarkable Sayings of Kings and Great Commanders

Plutarch · Parte 10

[10] ORONTES. Orontes, the son-in-law of King Artaxerxes, falling into disgrace and being condemned, said: As arithmeticians count sometimes myriads on their fingers, sometimes units only; in like manner the favorites of kings sometimes can do every thing with them, sometimes little or nothing.