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Tell me, Euthydemus, he began, has it ever occurred to you to reflect on the care the gods have taken to furnish man with what he needs?
No, indeed it has not, replied Euthydemus.
Well, no doubt you know that our first and foremost need is light, which is supplied to us by the gods?
Of course; since without light our eyes would be as useless as if we were blind.
And again, we need rest; and therefore the gods grant us the welcome respite of night.
Yes, for that too we owe them thanks.
Tell me, Euthydemus, he began, has it ever occurred to you to reflect on the care the gods have taken to furnish man with what he needs?
No, indeed it has not, replied Euthydemus.
Well, no doubt you know that our first and foremost need is light, which is supplied to us by the gods?
Of course; since without light our eyes would be as useless as if we were blind.
And again, we need rest; and therefore the gods grant us the welcome respite of night.
Yes, for that too we owe them thanks.
Memorabilia. Xenophon. Edgar Carew Marchant (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1923.
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