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The gods are strange. It is not of our vices only they make instruments to scourge us.[24.1] They bring us to ruin through what in us is good, gentle, humane, loving[24a]. But for my pity and affection for you and yours, I would not now be weeping in this terrible place[24b].
神是奇怪的。他们不但借助我们的恶来惩罚我们，也利用我们内心的美好、善良、慈悲、关爱，来毁灭我们[24a]。要不是因为对你及你家人的怜悯和感情，我现在也不会在这人所不齿的地方哭泣[24b]。
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