For reason is necessary to every one as a step to science: and more especially does it embrace the praise of prudence, the highest virtue.
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4 Maccabees 1:2
For reason is necessary to everyone as a step to science. In addition, it embraces the praise of self-control, the highest virtue.
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For reason is necessary to every one as a step to science: and more especially does it embrace the praise of prudence, the highest virtue.