“The Greeks as interpreters: When we speak of the Greeks we involuntary speak of today and yesterday; their universally known history is a polished mirror which always reflects something that is not in the mirror itself. We take advantage of the freedom to speak about them in order to be silent about other things - so that these Greeks might themselves whisper something in the ear of the thoughtful reader. Thus for modern man the Greeks facilitate the communication of many things which are difficult or hazardous to communicate.”
Nietzsche
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