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Old 07-09-2010, 08:53 AM   #805
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Originally Posted by beppe View Post
Great post. Very well stated. I do not agree with your opinion on Plato, but this is like discussing of the merits and demerits of Bourgogne versus Bordeaux. virtually irrelevant (I like the expression and I declare it mine from this instant)

I often reread Aristotle chapter on virtues and vices in the second book of rhetoric. (we have it here on MR by the way, together with a wonderful contribution by our lawyer Tom). It is amazing how in large part it applies very well to my relatives, colleagues and neighbors and, if I consider only the vices, to myself.

The other day I learned a good one by De Gaulle. "All the French have at least one privilege to defend. It is this that gives them the passion for equality". or words to that effect.
I agree with what you say of the value of reading Aristotle's Ethics. It's been a while for me. Perhaps it's time for a re-read.
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