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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