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Day 170 Book 3, Chapter 9

These were the arguments presented by Diodotus. The two speeches represented the most sharply opposing viewpoints in the debate. Despite their recent change of heart, the Athenians now called for a vote. The show of hands was nearly equal, but Diodot...

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