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Paid the penalty or got away

Session 27 of 85472d–473b5 min

SocratesAnd I say it is impossible. That is one thing we are disputing. Very well: but will the one who does injustice be happy if he meets with the penalty and retribution?

PolusNot in the least, since that way he would be most wretched.

SocratesBut if, then, the one who does injustice does not meet with the penalty, on your argument he will be happy?

PolusI do say so.

Here Plato pauses for you472e
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