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And bear in mind that speeches of the other kinds, when they fulfil their
purpose, only crown their authors with glory, but that good counsels attach
benefit and honor to those who hearken to them; and that the decisions we make
about all other matters make plain the power of perception we possess, but that
the choices we make of careers put our whole character to the test. And as you
pass judgement in these matters, count upon being judged at the same time
yourself by all men, and do not forget that I, who have been so ready to praise
you, will also be involved in the hazard of the test.
Demosthenes. Demosthenes with an English translation by Norman W. DeWitt, Ph.D., and Norman J. DeWitt, Ph.D. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1949.
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