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and then entrusting to them in common for ever the offices of the state.
Younger Socrates
How is that to be done?
Stranger
When one official is needed, by choosing a president who possesses both qualities; and when a hoard is desired, by combining men of each class. For the characters of self-restrained officials are exceedingly careful and just and conservative, but they lack keenness and a certain quick and active boldness.
Younger Socrates
That also seems, at least, to be true.