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All things end in good to him, either in life or after death,

even what appears to be evil; for the Gods have a care of him who

desires to be in their likeness. And what shall we say of men? Is

not honesty the best policy? The clever rogue makes a great start

at first, but breaks down before he reaches the goal, and slinks

away in dishonour; whereas the true runner perseveres to the end,

and receives the prize. And you must allow me to repeat all the

blessings which you attributed to the fortunate unjust-they bear

rule in the city, they marry and give in marriage to whom they

will; and the evils which you attributed to the unfortunate just,

do really fall in the end on the unjust, although, as you

implied, their sufferings are better veiled in silence.