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Everyone would prefer the latter alternative for his own State rather than the former.Athenian
And would not the lawgiver do the same?Clinias
Of course.Athenian
Would not every lawgiver in all his legislation aim at the highest good?Clinias
Assuredly.Athenian
The highest good, however, is neither war nor civil strife—which things we should pray rather to be saved from—but peace one with another and friendly feeling. Moreover, it would seem that the victory
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