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and incantations, are able to arouse the pangs of labor and, if they wish, to make them milder, and to cause those to bear who have difficulty in bearing; and they cause miscarriages if they think them desirable.Theaetetus
That is true.Socrates
Well, have you noticed this also about them, that they are the most skillful of matchmakers, since they are very wise in knowing what union of man and woman will produce the best possible children?Theaetetus
I do not know that at all.Socrates
But be assured that they are prouder of this
That is true.Socrates
Well, have you noticed this also about them, that they are the most skillful of matchmakers, since they are very wise in knowing what union of man and woman will produce the best possible children?Theaetetus
I do not know that at all.Socrates
But be assured that they are prouder of this