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... called , either because the rulers are the best men , or because they have at heart the best interests of the state and of the citizens . But when the citizens at large administer the state for the common interest , the government is called ...
... called , either because the rulers are the best men , or because they have at heart the best interests of the state and of the citizens . But when the citizens at large administer the state for the common interest , the government is called ...
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... called a democracy . If we look to the laws , they afford equal justice to all in their private differ- ences ; if to social standing , advancement in public life falls to reputation for capacity , class considerations not being allowed ...
... called a democracy . If we look to the laws , they afford equal justice to all in their private differ- ences ; if to social standing , advancement in public life falls to reputation for capacity , class considerations not being allowed ...
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... called Euroclydon . And when the ship was caught , and could not bear up into the wind , we let her drive . And running under a certain island which is called Clauda , we had much work to come by the boat : which when they had taken up ...
... called Euroclydon . And when the ship was caught , and could not bear up into the wind , we let her drive . And running under a certain island which is called Clauda , we had much work to come by the boat : which when they had taken up ...
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