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do not shield from wrong those upon whom it is being inflicted. For he who, under the influence of anger or some other
passion, wrongfully assaults another seems, as it were, to be laying violent hands upon a comrade; but he who does not
prevent or oppose wrong, if he can, is just as guilty of wrong as if he deserted his parents or his friends or his country.
Then, too, those very wrongs which people try to inflict on purpose to injure are often the result of fear: that is, he who
premeditates injuring another is afraid that, if he does not do so, he may himself be made to suffer some hurt. But, for the
most part, people are led to wrong-doing in order to secure some personal end; in this vice, avarice is generally the
controlling motive. Again, men seek riches partly to supply the needs of life, partly to secure the enjoyment of pleasure.
With those who cherish higher ambitions, the desire for wealth is entertained with a view to power and influence and the