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we ought to give our friend pain if it will benefit him, but not to the extent of breaking off our friendship; but just as we make use of some biting medicine, that will save and preserve the life of the patient
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This custom of ostracism was not intended as a punishment for crime, but was called, in order to give it a plausible title, a check to excessive power.
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freedom in speech is friendly and has weight, but reproach is selfish and little