Roman who said "Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error" Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 29, 2017 · 35-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 29, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 29, 2017 · 35-Across · 6 letters
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a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC)
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