Aristotle’s Politics on time and constitutions
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Aristotle’s Politics on time and constitutions Arist. Pol. III.8.7 …In the case of a person becoming exceptionally distinguished for virtue, it would certainly not be said that such a man must be banished and got out of the way; yet nevertheless no doubt men would not think that they ought to rule over such a man, for that would be the same as if they claimed to rule over Zeus, […]. It remains therefore, and this seems to be the natural course, for all to obey such a man, gladly, so that men of this sort may be kings in cities for all time Arist. Pol. II.1.5 It is reciprocal equivalence that keeps a state in being. This principle is essential even among citizens who are free and equal; for they cannot hold office simultaneously, but must do so for a year at a time or for some other appointed period.
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Arist. Pol. III.8.7…In the case of a person becoming exceptionally
distinguished for virtue, it would certainly not be said that such a man must be banished and got out of the way; yet
nevertheless no doubt men would not think that they ought to rule over such a man, for that would be the same as if
they claimed to rule over Zeus, […]. It remains therefore, and this seems to be the natural course, for all to obey such a
man, gladly, so that men of this sort may be kings in cities for all time
Arist. Pol. II.1.5
It is reciprocal equivalence that keeps a state in being. This principle is essential even among citizens who are free and
equal; for they cannot hold office simultaneously, but must do so for a year at a time or for some other appointed
period.
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Aparchai
Delos and RomeStrabo X.5.4Although Delos was so famous, yet it became still more so, and flourished after the destruction of Corinth by the Romans. For the merchants resorted thither, induced by the immunities of the temple, and the convenience of its harbour. It lies favourably for those who are sailing from Italy and Greece to Asia. The general festival held there serves the purposes of commerce, and the Romans particularly frequented it even before the destruction of Corinth.
The case of Quintus Flamininus
Golden stater: R/ Head of Flamininus, V/ Victory
