It is no common thing to do this only, to fulfill the promise of a man's nature. For what is a man? The answer is: 'A rational and mortal being.'
Then, by the rational faculty, from whom are we separated? From wild beasts. And from what others? From sheep and like animals.
Take care then to do not…
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