[38][46] since in addition to those which the city herself sets up, she prevails upon the rest of the world also to offer prizes;[39] for the judgements pronounced by us command such great approbation that all mankind accept them, gladly. But apart from these considerations, while the assemblages at the other great festivals are brought together only at long intervals and are soon dispersed, our city throughout all time[40] is a festival for those who visit her.