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[from 'The Laws' by Plato, in 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / b. Temperance ]

Full Idea

Excessive laughter and tears must be avoided.

Gist of Idea

Excessive laughter and tears must be avoided

Source

Plato (The Laws [c.348 BCE], 732c)

Book Reference

Plato: 'The Laws', ed/tr. Saunders,Trevor J [Penguin 1970], p.197