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| "Almost
all historians agree that the Aemilii were one of the ancient and
patrician houses in Rome; and those authors who affirm that king Numa
was pupil to Pythagoras, tell us that the first who gave the name to
his posterity was Mamercus, the son of Pythagoras, who, for his grace
and address in speaking, was called Aemilius. Most of this race that
have risen through their merit to reputation, also enjoyed good
fortune; and even the misfortune of Lucius Paulus at the battle of
Cannae, gave testimony to his wisdom and valor. For, not being able to
persuade his colleague not to hazard the battle, he, though against his
judgment, joined with him in the contest, but was no companion in his
flight: on the contrary, when he that was so resolute to engage
deserted him in the midst of danger, he kept the field, and died
fighting. This Aemilius had a daughter named Aemilia, who was married
to Scipio the Great, and a son Paulus, who is the subject of my present
history." (Plutarch, Life of Paulus Aemilianus) |
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