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Socrates
And now the argument has compelled us to acknowledge that all gains, both small and great, are good?Friend
Yes, it has compelled me, at least, Socrates, rather than persuaded me.Socrates
Well, later on, perhaps, it might also persuade you. Now, however, whether you are persuaded or whatever is your feeling, you at least agree with me that all gains are good, both small and great ones.Friend
Yes, I do admit it.Socrates
And you admit that virtuous men all wish for all good things, do you not?Friend
I do.
And now the argument has compelled us to acknowledge that all gains, both small and great, are good?Friend
Yes, it has compelled me, at least, Socrates, rather than persuaded me.Socrates
Well, later on, perhaps, it might also persuade you. Now, however, whether you are persuaded or whatever is your feeling, you at least agree with me that all gains are good, both small and great ones.Friend
Yes, I do admit it.Socrates
And you admit that virtuous men all wish for all good things, do you not?Friend
I do.
