On the recordc. 349 BC
Of that which has been read, Athenians, most is true, unhappily true; perhaps not agreeable to hear.
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Demosthenes
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gutenberg.orgDemosthenes: “Of that which has been read, Athenians, most is true, unhappily true; perhaps not agreeable to hear.”
Editor's note · Context
From a speech urging Athenians to confront the reality of their situation, on the nature of unpleasant truths.
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