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The Republic - Plato ยท 69 words
Yes, I said, there is. And of the virtues too we must behold not the outline merely, as at present nothing short of the most finished picture should satisfy us. When little things are elaborated with an infinity of pains, in order that they may appear in their full beauty and utmost clearness, how ridiculous that we should not think the highest truths worthy of attaining the highest accuracy.
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