... he allowed himself to be defrauded of a large sum by custom-house officers at Byzantium, thereby proving, in Aristotle 's opinion, that, though a good geometer, he was stupid and incompetent in the business of ordinary life.
... siya pinapayagan ang sarili na maging defrauded ng isang malaking sum ng custom-bahay opisyal sa Byzantium, sa gayon proving, sa Aristotle 's opinyon, na, kahit na isang mabuting geometrisyan, siya ay hangal at walang kaya sa negosyo ng mga karaniwang buhay.