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BOOK IV.

never grow up into well-conducted and virtuous citizens.

Very true, he said.

The habit of order the basis of education. And when they have made a good beginning in play, and by the help of music have gained the habit of good order, then this habit of order, in a manner how unlike the lawless play of the others! will accompany them in all their actions and be a principle of growth to them, and if there be any fallen places in the State will raise them up again.

Very true, he said.

If the citizens have the root of the matter in them, they will supply the details for themselves. Thus educated, they will invent for themselves any lesser rules which their predecessors have altogether neglected.

What do you mean?

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