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I have thus run through the
almost necessary consequences
of explaining
the assertion by Iamblichus
that Pythagoras was taken prisoner
by the Persians under Cambyses
by supposing it due to the fact
that he had been taken
prisoner by the Persians under
Cyrus. You have seen how
the consequences fit into fact
and have, I hope, been impressed
with the necessity of explaining
testimonies whether they be true
or whether, as in this case, they be false.
| 96
I have thus run through the
almost necessary consequences
of explaining
the assertion by Iamblichus
that Pythagoras was taken prisoner
by the Persians under Cambyses
by supposing it due to the fact
that he had been taken
prisoner by the Persians under
Cyrus. You have seen how
the consequences fit into fact
and have, I hope, been impressed
with the necessity of explaining
testimonies whether they be true
or whether, as in this case, they be false.
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