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Democritus Quotes: The laws would not prevent each man from living according to his inclination, unless individuals harmed each other; for envy creates the beginning of strife.
         

The laws would not prevent each man from living according to his inclination, unless individuals harmed each other; for envy creates the beginning of strife.


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