Plutarch, Perikles 1.4 2-4

 

“For those who search them out virtuous deeds inspire envy and a desire for emulation”

 

ταῦτα δ’ ἔστιν ἐν τοῖς ἀπ’ ἀρετῆς ἔργοις, ἃ καὶ ζῆλόν τινα καὶ προθυμίαν ἀγωγὸν εἰς μίμησιν ἐμποιεῖ τοῖς ἱστορήσασιν·

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