He took a beating twice at sea, And threw two fleets away. So now to achieve one victory, He tosses dice all day.
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Postquam bis classe victus naves perdidit, Aliquando ut vincat, ludit assidue aleam.
— He took a beating twice at sea
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Postquam bis classe victus naves perdidit, Aliquando ut vincat, ludit assidue aleam." in the context of "He took a beating twice at sea, And threw two fleets away. So now to achieve one victory, He tosses dice all day." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Augustus" (About Augustus)
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About Augustus
Imperator Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14), born Gaius Octavius, was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and the first Roman Emperor. He also became a pontiff and later Pontifex Maximus.
About Augustus
Imperator Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14), born Gaius Octavius, was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and the first Roman Emperor. He also became a pontiff and later Pontifex Maximus.
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