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Plutarch's Purpose
- Plutarch's Parallel Lives aim to provide a framework for comparing historical figures.
- This helps us understand leadership qualities and judge others by comparing them to these figures.
Lysander's Legitimate Rise vs. Sulla's Exploitation
- Lysander rose through the ranks legally, while Sulla exploited a corrupt Roman system.
- Plutarch acknowledges Sulla's ambition but questions his virtue given Rome's chaotic state.
Chaos Breeds Opportunity
- Chaos creates opportunities for flawed characters to rise, as seen with Pompey and Crassus.
- Use times of crisis to prepare and seize opportunities, as past flaws may matter less.