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... Lysias and Isocrates , he ascribes to Lysias , as the distinguishing character of his manner , a certain grace or elegance arising from simplicity : Περοκέ γαρ ἡ Λυσίε λεξις έχειν το χαριεν ἡ δ ̓ Ισοκρατες βέλεται . ” " The style of Lysias ...
... Lysias and Isocrates , he ascribes to Lysias , as the distinguishing character of his manner , a certain grace or elegance arising from simplicity : Περοκέ γαρ ἡ Λυσίε λεξις έχειν το χαριεν ἡ δ ̓ Ισοκρατες βέλεται . ” " The style of Lysias ...
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... Lysias ; and , in dignity of sentiment , far excels him . With regard to the affectation which is visible in Isocrates's manner , he concludes what he says of it with the following excellent observa- tions , which should never be ...
... Lysias ; and , in dignity of sentiment , far excels him . With regard to the affectation which is visible in Isocrates's manner , he concludes what he says of it with the following excellent observa- tions , which should never be ...
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