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But you see, Socrates, explained Critias, you will have to avoid your favourite topic, — the cobblers, builders and metal workers 1 ; for it is already worn to rags by you in my opinion.
Then must I keep off the subjects of which these supply illustrations, Justice, Holiness, and so forth?
Indeed yes, said Charicles, and cowherds too: else you may find the cattle decrease.
But you see, Socrates, explained Critias, you will have to avoid your favourite topic, — the cobblers, builders and metal workers 1 ; for it is already worn to rags by you in my opinion.
Then must I keep off the subjects of which these supply illustrations, Justice, Holiness, and so forth?
Indeed yes, said Charicles, and cowherds too: else you may find the cattle decrease.
Memorabilia. Xenophon. Edgar Carew Marchant (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1923.
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