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The point which I should first wish to understand is whether the pious or holy is beloved by the gods because it is holy, or holy because it is beloved of the gods.


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This page presents the quote "The point which I should first wish to understand is whether the pious or holy is beloved by the gods because it is holy, or holy because it is beloved of the gods.". Author of this quote is Plato. This quote is about firsts, pious, wish, psychology, beloved, holy,.