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This is the grove and oak of Arpinum from Marius.
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1-2:
Yes, my brother's oak tree still exists, flourishing due to poetry.
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1-3:
How can poets bestow immortality on trees, my Quintus?
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1-4:
As long as Latin is spoken, Marius's oak endures.
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1-5:
Does the tree's celebrity come from the verses or history?
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1-6:
Tell me your thoughts on the traditions about Romulus and Orithya.
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1-7:
For what purpose do you ask such questions as these?
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1-8:
I aim to show we shouldn't scrutinize traditional stories too critically.
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1-9:
Some will question the accuracy of your statements in Marius.
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1-10:
It's unreasonable to expect factual accuracy in a poetic work.
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1-11:
The historian must maintain closer adherence to fact than poets.
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1-12:
History has its laws, and poetry its privileges, for delight.
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1-13:
Stop there; I shall urge my suit without hesitation.
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1-14:
What suit, Atticus?
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1-15:
We implore you to write a History of Rome.
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1-16:
I have nothing against it; we discussed this subject before.
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1-17:
How so?
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1-18:
We differed on the history's starting point and narrative.
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1-19:
I agree with him; recent events are more interesting.
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1-20:
I lack free time; extensive works need freedom from anxieties.
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1-21:
How did you find leisure to compose so many books?
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1-22:
Spare times occur to every man, I was unwilling to lose.
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1-23:
You require prolonged vacation and full allowance of holidays.
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1-24:
I deserve vacations as I advance in life gracefully.
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1-25:
Few will accept your retirement; you'll speak in public.
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1-26:
Citizens would grant you secession if advising legal matters.
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1-27:
Your advice is excellent, but it might increase my labours.
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1-28:
We have spare time now, enlighten us on state laws.
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1-29:
I won't hesitate unless Quintus prefers another subject.
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1-30:
I shall listen with great pleasure; it's a profitable discussion.
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1-31:
Let's go to our accustomed promenade with benches for resting.
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1-32:
Let's begin our investigation walking along the river's bank.
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1-33:
My opinion? I hesitate; many great men expound law.
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1-34:
You can't refuse us a treatise on Laws consistently.
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1-35:
Should we emulate Plato's conversation with Clinias and Megillus?
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1-36:
I am delighted with your proposal.
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1-37:
But what says my brother Quintus?
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1-38:
I can imagine nothing more agreeable.
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1-39:
We'll investigate nature's facilities and human mind's noble capacity.
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1-41
Marcus: You ask me not to explain legal practice formalities today.
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1-42
Quintus: Your noble view goes to the fountainhead of moral truth.
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1-43:
Marcus: Science of law produces litigation due to its ignorance.
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1-44:
Atticus: Let's establish principles of justice on eternal, universal law.
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1-45:
Quintus: Ascending to first principles makes our discourse more methodical.
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1-46:
Marcus: Seek justice in its native source for precise civil laws.
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1-47:
Quintus: That is the course I would advise.
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1-48:
Atticus: I also subscribe to your brother’s opinion.
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1-49:
Marcus: Describe Laws for the Commonwealth, treating general principles of morals.
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1-50:
Quintus: Principles of justice come from nature, our discussion's object.
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1-51:
Atticus: When nature guides, we are unlikely to err.
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1-52:
Marcus: The universe is governed by God, reason, energy, mind.
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1-53:
Atticus: Respecting God's existence, I grant you all you desire.
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1-54:
Marcus: Even the best men occasionally fall into a passion.
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1-55:
Atticus: Proceed; I'm waiting to know your argument's advantage.
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1-56:
Marcus: God created man superior, with reason and thought.
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1-57:
Atticus: Deduce principles of justice; I'll listen patiently.
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1-58:
Marcus: Man is born for justice, law and equity.
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1-59:
Atticus: We see nothing to object to, I may reply.
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1-60:
Marcus: Nature gave us reason and justice for mutual benefit.
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1-61:
Quintus: Arguments already proved nature as the fountain of justice.
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1-62:
Atticus: Gods enrich us to administer gifts justly, binding all.
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1-63:
Marcus: Nature is just, and justice is natural, philosophers argue.
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1-64:
Atticus: You resemble a schoolman, following authority over individual sentiments.
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1-65:
Marcus: Avoid inconsiderate statements, strengthen Commonwealth, establish its forces.
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1-66:
Atticus: Views on justice of punishment for broken laws?
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1-67:
Marcus: Guilty must pay penalties, conscience retributions over court judgments.
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1-68:
Quintus: Where do your arguments lead, brother? I'll follow.
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1-69:
Marcus: Arguments aim for moral actions' end, a controversial subject.
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1-70:
Atticus: Gellius' absence affects publishing your controversial opinions.
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1-71:
Quintus: Why does Gellius' absence matter?
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1-72:
Atticus: Gellius advocated conciliating disputes, aiding philosophical harmony.
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1-73:
Marcus: Harmonizing views of Academy and Stoics isn't difficult.
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1-74:
Atticus: How do you form such an opinion?
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1-75:
Marcus: They differ on one point, agree on rest.
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1-76:
Atticus: Only one point of debate causes contention?
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1-77:
Marcus: Yes, ancient Academicians and Stoics have one issue.
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1-78:
Atticus: Insignificant controversy for their general opposition.
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1-79:
Marcus: The thing itself caused the disagreement, not terms.
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1-80:
Atticus: Antiochus nearly persuaded me to join the Academy.
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1-81:
Marcus: Antiochus was wise and clever, highly accomplished in his way.
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1-82:
Atticus: Why do you prosecute this enquiry, Marcus?
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1-83:
Marcus: If only good is honourable, Zeno departs from Plato.
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1-84:
Quintus: What then shall be our decision, Marcus?
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1-85:
Marcus: We should seek Socrates' boundaries and abide by them.
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1-86:
Quintus: Let us proceed to civil justice and laws, Marcus.
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1-87:
Atticus: I shall most willingly proceed to that part, Quintus.
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1-88:
Quintus: Let us defer moral ends, proceed to practical laws.
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1-89:
Marcus: Preliminary doctrines illuminate jurisprudence more than imagined, Quintus.
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1-90:
Quintus: Describe laws for nations and conduct rules for individuals.
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1-91:
Marcus: Law, advocating virtue, must stem from philosophical wisdom, Quintus.
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1-92:
Atticus: You made a sublime eulogium on self-knowledge, Marcus.
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1-93:
Marcus: Principles developed lead to grand, practical, and beautiful consequences.
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Atticus: I commend your dedication to praising these discussed topics.
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