St. Lucia, April, 1851.
_Amicus Plato_ (Vol. iii., p. 389.).--The origin of the sentiment,
"Amicus Plato," &c., seems to be Aristot. Eth. Nicom. c. iv., where he
disputes against Plato, and says: "Both being dear to me, it is right to
prefer truth:"
"[Greek: Amphoin philoin ontoin, hosion protiman tên alêtheian.]"