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The Symposium by Xenophon
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Omnes. Without a doubt.

Soc. And we know for certain, that with the same eyes a man may dart a
look of love or else of hate[93] on those he sees. Are you agreed?

[93] See "Mem." III. x. 5.

Omnes. Without a doubt.

Soc. Well! and with the same tongue and lips and voice may speak with
modesty or boastfulnes?

Omnes. Without a doubt.

Soc. And there are words that bear the stamp of hate, and words that
tend to friendliness?[94]

[94] Cf. Ep. St. James iii. 10, "Out of the same mouth proceedeth
blessing and cursing."

Omnes. Without a doubt.

Soc. The good go-between will therefore make his choice between them,
and teach only what conduces to agreeableness?

Omnes. Without a doubt.

Soc. And is he the better go-between who can make his clients pleasing
to one person only, or can make them pleasing to a number?[95]
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