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Clinias
We should,—if, that is to say, we are capable of so doing.Athenian
At any rate we must try, and try hard.Clinias
By all means.Athenian
Let us address them thus:— “Beloved Keepers of the Laws, in many departments of our legislation we shall leave out a vast number of matters (for we needs must do so) ; yet, notwithstanding, all important matters, as well as the general description, we shall include, so far as we can, in our outline sketch. Your help will be required to fill in this outline; and you must listen
We should,—if, that is to say, we are capable of so doing.Athenian
At any rate we must try, and try hard.Clinias
By all means.Athenian
Let us address them thus:— “Beloved Keepers of the Laws, in many departments of our legislation we shall leave out a vast number of matters (for we needs must do so) ; yet, notwithstanding, all important matters, as well as the general description, we shall include, so far as we can, in our outline sketch. Your help will be required to fill in this outline; and you must listen
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