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Truth should be highly valued; if, as we were saying, a lie is useless to the gods, and useful only as a medicine to men, then the use of such medicines should be restricted to physicians; private individuals have no business with them.

Truth should be highly valued; if, as we were saying, a lie

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of truth and suggests that it should be highly valued. It proposes that lying may serve a purpose as a temporary remedy for people's well-being but should be restricted to those who are skilled in its use, like physicians. The quote implies that for ordinary individuals, truth should prevail and that lying is unnecessary in most cases. It discourages the casual use of deceit and emphasizes the significance of honesty in human interactions.

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