Edited by Giuseppe Tortora.
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Alcibiades says it with clarity and bitterness. On the one hand, had the clear feeling of being despised by Socrates, but on the other hand, could not but admire his nature (ten physin).
A man of temperance (sophrosýnen) and firmness (Andreiana). An exceptional man for his wisdom (eis phrónesin) and fortitude (kai eis karterían). Difficult to assume a short
decided against it.
No, he could not hate him, to be angry with him in the end did not want to miss the opportunity of his guide, but could not find effective ways to lure him into its orbit.
invulnerable. Yes, Alcibiades knew that Socrates was as invulnerable to riches, but just did not think it was for love. So he was now in difficulty, without resources and without prospects. And yet continued to revolve around - as he himself admits - in a state of real slavery.
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