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[332a] on the other hand, as I believe you regard them.

Well then, I said, since I find you chafe at this suggestion, we will let it pass, and consider another instance that you gave. Is there a thing you call folly?

Yes, he said.

Is not the direct opposite to that thing wisdom?

I think so, he said.

And when men behave rightly and usefully, do you consider them temperate in so behaving, or the opposite?

Temperate, he said.


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