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Soc. In case you do not, I will remind you. You maintained against me that good men do not wish to make all sorts of gain, but only those gains that are good, and not those that are wicked.
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Fr. Yes.
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Soc. And now the argument has compelled us to acknowledge that all gains, both small and great, are good?
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Fr. Yes, it has compelled me, at least, Socrates, rather than persuaded me.
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Soc. Well, later on, perhaps, it might also persuade you. Now, however, whether you are persuaded or whatever is your feeling, you at least agree with me that all gains are good, both small and great ones.
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Fr. Yes, I do admit it.
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Soc. And you admit that virtuous men all wish for all good things, do you not?
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Fr. I do.
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Soc. But, you know, you stated yourself that wicked men love both small and great gains.
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Fr. I did.
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Soc. And so, by your account, all men will be lovers of gain, whether they be virtuous or wicked.
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Fr. Apparently.
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Soc. Hence it is not right to reproach anybody with being a lover of gain: for he who makes this reproach is actually such an one himself.
