We might here introduce the opinion of an ancient upon this occasion, … — Essays
SAPIR 861
We might here introduce the opinion of an ancient upon this occasion, "that executions rather whet than dull the edge of vices: that they do not beget the care of doing well, that being the work of reason and discipline, but only a care not to be taken in doing ill:"
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