Xenophon Quotes

Menon the Thessalian did not either conceal his immoderate desire of riches or his desire of commanding, in order to increase them, or of being esteemed for the same reason. He desired to be well with those in power, that his injustice might escape punishment.

Xenophon

• Power
• Desire
• Escape
• Injustice

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  • Desire
  • Escape