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It can be argued that knowledge is one of the world’s most powerful and influential tools. Even with technology today, a computer with equal power to the human brain has not yet been created. It is made clear that Julius Caesar believed that Octavian was a very intelligent person. With a fondness for reading throughout, Octavian clearly understood the turmoil that occurred during the late republic from a young age. This provided him with insight and the ability to develop valid opinions on the events taking place during Caesar’s rise to, and tenure as Dictator. Was Octavian one of the smartest Roman politicians ever? Undoubtedly, Octavian’s ability to manipulate situations that he was forced into prove his intelligence. He was just reaching

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