An idea from On Duties

Imagine grain is scarce on Rhodes, and a merchant arrives first, knowing more ships are close behind. One Stoic says he may keep quiet if he tells no lies. Another says he must speak, and that side wins: hiding what buyers need to know, for your own profit, is concealment.

From On Duties by Cicero

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