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Dialogue
1 Phileb| only the alternative of destruction. Who would prefer such an 2 Phileb| either of generation or of destruction, but retaining a permanent 3 Phileb| SOCRATES: Thirst again is a destruction and a pain, but the effect 4 Phileb| to the preservation and destruction of living beings, as well 5 Phileb| think.~SOCRATES: And is not destruction universally admitted to 6 Phileb| would choose generation and destruction rather than that third sort