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Reference to the Torquatus story in "On Ends"
The famous Roman General Torquatus, whom the Torquatus referenced in "On Ends" set up as an example of enduring short-term pain (executing his son) in exchange for the long-term pleasure/happiness/safety of winning the war in which Rome was engaged.
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The famous Roman General Torquatus, whom the Torquatus referenced in "On Ends" set up as an example of enduring short-term pain (executing his son) in exchange for the long-term pleasure/happiness/safety of winning the war in which Rome was engaged.