Then, taking the golden balance that was on the altar:
"This gold," said the legislator, "that you handle every day, is it heavier than the same volume of copper?"
"Yes," answered all the people, "gold is heavier than Copper."
Then, taking the sword:
"Is this iron," said the legislator, "softer than lead?"
"No," said the people.
"Is sugar sweet, and gall bitter?"
"Yes."
"Do you love pleasure and hate pain?"
"Yes."