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[128a] for we may perchance be taking, unawares, no pains over ourselves, though we think we areā€”and when does a man actually do it? Does he take pains over himself at the same time as over his own things?

Alcibiades
I at least believe so.

Socrates
Well now, when does a man take pains over his feet? Is it when he takes pains over what belongs to his feet?

Alcibiades
I do not understand.

Socrates
Is there anything you can name as belonging to the hand? For instance, does a ring belong to any other part of a man but the finger?

Alcibiades
No, indeed.

Socrates
And so the shoe also belongs to the foot, in the same way?

Alcibiades
Yes.

Socrates
And likewise clothes and coverlets belong to the whole body?


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