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[479d]

Socrates
And further, it appeared that paying the penalty is a relief from this evil?

Polus
It looks like it.

Socrates
Whereas not paying it is a retention of the evil in us?

Polus
Yes.

Socrates
Thus wrongdoing is second of evils in greatness; but to do wrong and not pay the penalty is the greatest and takes the first place among all evils.

Polus
It seems so.

Socrates
Well now, my friend, was this the point at issue between us, that you counted Archelaus,


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