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perance is quietness.

There is nothing which I should like better, he said; and Are you right, Charmides? I said. No doubt some would as far as I am concerned you may proceed in the way which affirm that the quiet are the temperate; but let us see whether you think best.

these words have any meaning; and first tell me whether I think, I said, that I had better begin by asking you a you would not acknowledge temperance to be of the class question; for if temperance abides in you, you must have of the noble and good?

an opinion about her; she must give some intimation of Yes.

her nature and qualities, which may enable you to form a But which is best when you are at the writing-master’s, notion of her. Is not that true?

to write the same letters quickly or quietly?

Yes, he said, that I think is true.