these qualities, and the temperance and manliness of the opposite

characters, are arrayed as enemies on opposite sides, and do not mingle

with one another in their respective actions; and if we pursue the

enquiry, we shall find that men who have these different qualities of

mind differ from one another.

YOUNG SOCRATES: In what respect?

STRANGER: In respect of all the qualities which I mentioned, and very

likely of many others. According to their respective affinities to

either class of actions they distribute praise and blame,--praise to

the actions which are akin to their own, blame to those of the opposite

party--and out of this many quarrels and occasions of quarrel arise

among them.

YOUNG SOCRATES: True.

STRANGER: The difference between the two classes is often a trivial

concern; but in a state, and when affecting really important matters,

becomes of all disorders the most hateful.

YOUNG SOCRATES: To what do you refer?

STRANGER: To nothing short of the whole regulation of human life. For

the orderly class are always ready to lead a peaceful life, quietly

doing their own business; this is their manner of behaving with all

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