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in honor of what gods and at what seasons respectively they are to play and win their favor, and thus mold their lives according to the shape of their nature, inasmuch as they are puppets1 for the most part, yet share occasionally in truth.Megillus
You have a very mean opinion, Stranger, of the human race.Athenian
Marvel not, Megillus, but forgive me. For when I spoke thus, I had my mind set on God, and was feeling the emotion to which I gave utterance. Let us grant, however, if you wish,
You have a very mean opinion, Stranger, of the human race.Athenian
Marvel not, Megillus, but forgive me. For when I spoke thus, I had my mind set on God, and was feeling the emotion to which I gave utterance. Let us grant, however, if you wish,
1 Cp. Plat. Laws 644d-e.
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