Living on this wise, we shall be accepted of the Gods, and shall pass our days in good hope.

The law will determine all our various duties towards relatives and friends and other citizens, and the whole state will be happy and prosperous.

But if the legislator would persuade as well as command, he will add prefaces to his laws which will predispose the citizens to virtue.

Even a little accomplished in the way of gaining the hearts of men is of great value.

For most men are in no particular haste to become good.