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and hence it is that they do all they can to avoid paying the penalty and being relieved of the greatest of evils, by providing themselves with money and friends and the ability to excel in persuasive speech. But if what we have agreed is true, Polus, do you observe the consequences of our argument? Or, if you like, shall we reckon them up together?Polus
Yes, if you do not mind.Socrates
Then does it result that injustice and wrongdoing is the greatest evil?Polus
Yes, apparently.
Yes, if you do not mind.Socrates
Then does it result that injustice and wrongdoing is the greatest evil?Polus
Yes, apparently.