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Is it not true that once this man
began to advise the city, and would he had never done so,—I shall pass
over his private affairs, for time does not permit me to speak at
length,—absolutely no good has befallen it; indeed not only the city
but the whole of Greece has been
involved in dangers, misfortunes, and dishonor? Is it not true that he has had
many opportunities while speaking to you and yet let slip every opportunity to
help you? On those occasions when a patriot with any regard for the city would
have chosen to make some move, this demagogue, who will presently say that he
has been of service to you, was so far from showing signs of action that he even
infected with his own ill-luck the men who were doing something to further your
interests.
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