The forum [is] an established place for men to cheat one another, and behave covetously.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims public forums are established places where men cheat and act greedily toward one another.
- In plain terms
- Public meetings are often used for cheating and greed.
- What can you take from it?
- Public discourse can be corrupted by greed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are public spaces inherently corrupt?
- How to ensure honest debate?
Another view
Many public forums aim for honest exchange.
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