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pericles speaks on democracy
according to pericles, how is athens different from
other greek city states?
our constitution does not copy the laws of neighbouring
states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators
ourselves. its administration favors the many instead of
the few, this is why it is called a democracy. if we look to
the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private
class considerations not being allowed to
interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way,
if a man is able to serve the state, he is not hindered by
the obscurity of his condition.
interfere with me
athens has an administration that favors the upper
classes
athens has laws that treat all people fairly
regardless of social class
athens took the best laws of neighboring states and
made them even better
athens has a constitution while other neighboring
states are lawless
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