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“It is accordingly inferred that there was some standard Athenian text by the second half of the sixth century b.c” (Page v)
“and its devastation, which put pains thousandfold upon the Achaians” (Page 1)
“[72] they will be glad to rest where they are, whoever among them” (Page 234)
“Do you also obey, since to be persuaded is better.” (Page 6)
“[354] no, but the dogs and the birds will have you all for their feasting.’” (Page 270)