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1. Truth: Is it true? -- based on first hand experience (personal knowledge)?
2. Is it good?
3. Is it necessary?
he first is the sieve of Truth. Are you sure that what you are going to tell me is true? Have you heard it yourself or watched with your own eyes?
To tell the truth, said the man, after a moment of hesitation, I just overheard it.
The test of the first sieve is not successful, says Socrates. Let’s examine the second: the sieve of Goodness. Will you tell me something good or positive about this man?
On the contrary, said the other, I was going to say bad things about him.
Your words do not pass the second sieve, says Socrates. Let’s use the last sieve. Is it necessary to tell me what you’re so excited about?
No not necessary, the man says.
Well, Socrates says with a smile, if the story you’re about to tell me isn’t true, good or necessary, just forget it and don’t bother me with it.
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