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Here, as Socrates would say, let us 'reflect on' (Greek) what has

preceded: thus far we have spoken not of the happiness of the

citizens, but only of the well-being of the State. They may be

the happiest of men, but our principal aim in founding the State

was not to make them happy. They were to be guardians, not

holiday-makers. In this pleasant manner is presented to us the

famous question both of ancient and modern philosophy, touching

the relation of duty to happiness, of right to utility.