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Socrates
SOC. So, Theodorus, we have got rid of your friend, and we do not yet concede to him that every man is a measure of all things, unless he be a sensible man; and we are not going to concede that knowledge is perception, at least not by the theory of universal motion, unless Theaetetus here has something different to say.
Theodorus
THEO. An excellent idea, Socrates; for now that this matter is settled, I too should be rid of the duty of answering your questions according to our agreement, since the argument about Protagoras is ended.
Theaetetus
THEAET. No, Theodorus, not until you and Socrates have discussed those who say all things are at rest, as you proposed just now.
Theodorus
THEO. A young man like you, Theaetetus, teaching your elders to do wrong by breaking their agreements! No; prepare to answer Socrates yourself for the rest of the argument.
Theaetetus
THEAET. I will if he wishes it. But I should have liked best to hear about the doctrine I mentioned.
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Theodorus
THEO. Calling Socrates to an argument is calling cavalry into an open plain. A proverbial expression. An open plain is just what cavalry desires. Just ask him a question and you shall hear.
Socrates
SOC. Still I think, Theodorus, I shall not comply with the request of Theaetetus.
Theodorus
THEO. Why will you not comply with it?
