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Demosthenes: “To a freeman shame for what is occurring is the strongest necessity; I know of none stronger that can be mentioned: to a…”

On the recordc. 349 BC
To a freeman shame for what is occurring is the strongest necessity; I know of none stronger that can be mentioned: to a slave, stripes and bodily chastisement; abominable things! too shocking to name!
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Demosthenes

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Demosthenes contrasts the ultimate motivators for action: shame and honor for a freeman, versus physical coercion for a slave.

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