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Captivi: The Captives (225-231b)

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still theres need of foresight, and need of caution, that this may be carried out discreetly and without overlookers, with carefulness and with cautious prudence and diligence. So great is the mutter that has been commenced upon; this must not be carried out in any drowsy fashion.
TYNDARUS
Just as you shall desire me to be, I will be.
PHILOCRATES
I trust so.
TYNDARUS
For now you see that for your precious life Im setting at stake my own, as dear to me.
PHILOCRATES
I know it.
TYNDARUS
But remember to know it when you shall be enjoying that which you wish for; for mostly, the greatest part of mankind follow this fashion; what they wish for, until they obtain it, they are rightminded; but when they have now got it in their power,

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