Note 12 — Chapter LIX · Patriotism and Private Interests
Charles E. (Charles Edward) Derbyshire translation
“A friend of his!” exclaimed the startled Latinist, rising. “Amice, amicus Plato sed magis amica veritas. Birds of a feather flock together. Malum est negotium et est timendum rerum istarum horrendissimum resultatum!12 Ahem!”