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APOLOGY

FOR THE GREAT

MEN

ACCUSED

OF MAGIC.

In this context, an "Apology" is not an expression of regret, but a formal defense or justification of the reputations of historical figures.

We shall acquit many of them, if we are willing to listen to our judgment before giving way to anger. original French translation of Seneca: "Nous en absoudrons beaucoup, si nous voulons écouter nostre jugement auant que de nous mettre en colere." Seneca, Book 3 of On Anger, Chapter 29.