Book 9
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So when Ulpian made no reply,—But I, said Leonidas, have a right to speak, since I have been silent a long time. But as Evenus the Parian says— Many men make a point of contradicting On every subject equally; but care not Whether they rightly contradict or not. But for such men there's an old answer fitting, That may be your opinion, this is mine. But with good arguments one may persuade The wise with ease: for always men of sense Do prove, the easiest pupils.
