Epistles

Plato · David Horan

FIRST EPISTLE Plato to Dionysius: may you do well Although I spent so much time with you, administering your rule and being trusted more than anyone, you received the benefits while I endured the vexatious slanders. For I knew that people would not think I co-operated in enacting any of your more cruel deeds since I have, as my witnesses, all those who are involved in government along with you, many of whom I have assisted and saved from no small harm. And although I have often protected your city on my own authority, I was sent away with less respect than befits a beggar, banished by you, ordered to sail away having spent so much time with you. Hereafter, I shall consider my own interest, adopting a less human approach, while you, being the tyrant that you are, will dwell alone. As for the glistening gold you gave me on my departure, Baccheius, the bearer of this letter, is returning …

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• David Horan (this edition) — read
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