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whom they procure what they themselves require, he will come back with empty
hands, will he not?” “I think so.”
“Then their home production must not merely suffice for themselves
but in quality and quantity meet the needs of those of whom they have
need.” “It must.” “So our city will
require more farmers and other craftsmen.” “Yes,
more.” “And also of other ministrants who are to export
and import the merchandise. These are traders, are they not? “
“Yes.” “We shall also need traders,
then.” “Assuredly.” “And if the
trading is carried on by sea,
Plato. Plato in Twelve Volumes, Vols. 5 & 6 translated by Paul Shorey. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1969.
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