Evidence
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| Tradition | Source | Passage | Confidence | Evidence | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek | The Republic | PERSONS OF THE DIALOGUE. / BOOK I. / BOOK II. / BOOK III.; lines 11969-12129 | high | Truth is valued; lies are compared to medicine. Rulers may lie for the public good, but private persons who lie to rulers may be punished for harming ship or State. | record |