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Julius Caesar
Roman general and statesman, cited as an example of ambition and power.
minor
Also known as Caesar
First appearance: self reliance
Julius Caesar shows up with force in History. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as 'Caesar’s hand,' an historical fact owned by the soul; his experiences are an illustration of the mind's powers.
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In History: Mentioned as 'Caesar’s hand,' an historical fact owned by the soul; his experiences are an illustration of the mind's powers. Later, in Love: Referenced hypothetically to illustrate that even a figure of…
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The excerpt presents the emotional peak by contrasting the "silent arts" of civilized dignity with the viscera…
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