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For there is only one way, Athenians, in which you
will reform the rest of mankind, only one way: to expose those criminals who are
notable men and punish them as their crimes deserve. In the case of the average
defendant no one knows or troubles to inquire, when he is convicted, what has
been his sentence. But with men of note everyone hears the news and praises the
jury, when they have not sacrificed the interests of justice in deference to the
reputation of the defendants. Read the Theban decree. Cite the evidence. Read
the letters.“
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