Good breeding in cattle depends on physical health, but in men on a well-formed character.

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Durant (1939), Ch. XVI, §II, p. 354; citing C. Bakewell, Sourcebook in Ancient Philosophy, New York, 1909, "Fragment 57"

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Strength of body is nobility only in beasts of burden, strength of character is nobility in man. || In cattle excellence is displayed in strength of body; but in men it lies in strength of character.

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