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138 therefore study together, eat together and associate with one another, expending all their energies for the common good۔There is division۔of labor, different men to different kinds of work, but whatever may be their work, they do it with vigor, patience and good cheer never excusing themselves from labor on account of cold, heat, or changes of weather۔They are at work before sunrise and after the sun has set, considering their work to be the best sort of gymnastic exercise, pleasanter and of more advantage than more athletics۔" " They eat at the same table and are satisfied with a simple diet, regularly repeated, lowing fare and abhorring luxury as a disease of mind and body۔They have common raiment as well, for in winter thick clocks are ready and in summer cheap sleeveless tummies are in store to which each man can go and take his pick, for what belongs to one is the property of all, and what belongs to all is the property of each۔" "If any man falls sick, whatever medical treatment or resources are available are devoted to his cure, and his care and recovery are the concern of the whole community۔Old men, though they may be childless, are thus assured of happiness and tender care in their old age, just as if they were the fathers of children both numerous and affectionate۔Even more, they are honoured and cared for from the free good will of