Thankless Philosophers
Practical Stoicism
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The Debt of Benefits Received
At a distribution of grain, men receive only the amount that has been promised to each person. Even a joint interest based upon the slightest share makes one a partner. These goods are indivisible and belong in their entirety to all men just as much as they belong to each individual. Our philosopher will therefore acknowledge that he owes a large debt to the ruler who makes it possible by his management and foresight for him to enjoy such rich leisure"
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