Now the law disposes of sharp practices in one way, philosophers in another: the law deals with them as far as it can lay its strong arm upon them; philosophers, as far as they can be apprehended by reason and conscience.
Cicero distinguishes between the practical enforcement of law and the moral scrutiny of philosophy regarding unethical practices.
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