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Ath. On behalf, therefore, of the lawgiver as well as of him to whom the law applies let a kind of general prelude be uttered, requesting those to the order is given to pardon the lawgiver because it is impossible for him, in his care for the public interests, to control also the private misfortunes which befall individuals, and requesting pardon also for the subjects of the law, inasmuch as they are naturally unable at times to carry out ordinances of the lawgiver laid down by him in ignorance.
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Clin. As regards this, Stranger, what would be the most rational course of action to adopt?
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Ath. It is necessary, Clinias, that for laws of this kind, and those whom they affect, arbitrators should be chosen.
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Clin. How do you mean?
