An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.
Meaning
Desire often fades after achievement.
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(61–c. 113 CE) was a Roman lawyer, author, and magistrate known for his letters documenting Roman life. His correspondence provides valuable historical insight, including eyewitness accounts of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Pliny’s writing reflects political, social, and personal aspects of Roman society. Pliny the Younger’s legacy remains important for historians and scholars.
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