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Socrates
Indeed it is suitable, I presume, my amiable friend, for a man in the highest seat of government to be gifted with the highest degree of wisdom. But it seems to me that Nicias is worthy of further attention, so that we may learn in what connexion he uses this word “courage.”Laches
Then attend to him yourself, Socrates.Socrates
That is what I propose to do, my good sir: still, you are not to think that I will release you from your due share of the argument. No, you must put your mind to it and join in weighing well what is said.Laches
Well, so be it, if you think that I ought.Socrates
Indeed I do. Now, Nicias, please go back to the beginning1 and answer us:
Indeed it is suitable, I presume, my amiable friend, for a man in the highest seat of government to be gifted with the highest degree of wisdom. But it seems to me that Nicias is worthy of further attention, so that we may learn in what connexion he uses this word “courage.”Laches
Then attend to him yourself, Socrates.Socrates
That is what I propose to do, my good sir: still, you are not to think that I will release you from your due share of the argument. No, you must put your mind to it and join in weighing well what is said.Laches
Well, so be it, if you think that I ought.Socrates
Indeed I do. Now, Nicias, please go back to the beginning1 and answer us: