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Theages
The. What other name, Socrates, can one give it but wisdom?
Socrates
Soc. And the driver’s art too is wisdom? Or do you think it is ignorance?
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Socrates
Soc. You call it wisdom?
Socrates
Soc. What use do we make of it? Is it not the art whereby we know how to govern a team of horses?
Socrates
Soc. And the steersman’s art too is wisdom?
Socrates
Soc. Is not this the art whereby we know how to govern ships?
Socrates
Soc. And the wisdom that you so desire, what is it? That whereby we know how to govern whom?
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Theages
The. To govern men, I imagine.
Socrates
Soc. Sick men, do you mean?
Socrates
Soc. For that is medicine, is it not?
Socrates
Soc. Well, that whereby we know how to govern the singers in a chorus?
Socrates
Soc. For that is music?
