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No one going as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who has enlisted him as a soldier.

And if also any one contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.

The husbandman must labour before partaking of the fruits.

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No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.(B)

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