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But if I should say all the
things which must be said with ever so much freedom, yet my speech will never go forth
or be diffused among the people in the same manner. Secondly, because anything said by
the others cannot be obscure, because of their nobility and dignity, and cannot be
excused as being spoken carelessly, on account of their age and prudence; but if I say
anything with too much freedom, it may either be altogether concealed, because I have
not yet mixed in public affairs, or pardoned on account of my youth; although not only
the method of pardoning, but even the habit of examining into the truth is now
eradicated from the State.
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