Pliny The Elder- Genius or twat?

Question: Pliny The Elder- Genius or twat!?
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Little of both, of course!. His "Natural History" is a hoot, but he does often say that he is just copying this or that source, doing the best he can while sitting at home!. But he had an active and successful career!.

It would probably have been fun to sit down and share a beer with him!. Let's elect him President!
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