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20 We must endeavour, therefore, to employ every proper device for the discipline of our children, emulating the example of Eurydice, who, although she was an Illyrian and an utter barbarian, yet late in life took up education in the interest of her children’s studies. The inscription which she dedicated to the Muses sufficiently attests her love for her children: Eurydice of Hierapolis Made to the Muses this her offering When she had gained her soul’s desire to learn. Mother of young and lusty sons was she, And by her diligence attained to learn Letters, wherein lies buried all our lore.

20 Now to put into effect all the suggestions which I have given is the province of prayer, perhaps, or exhortation. And even to follow zealously the majority of them demands good fortune and much careful attention, but to accomplish this lies within the capability of man.