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but with a despot's power which prevents anyone from even reproving him—what will be the result? Will not his health, in all likelihood, be shattered?Alcibiades
That is true.Socrates
Again, in a ship, if a man were at liberty to do what he chose, but were devoid of mind and excellence in navigation, do you perceive what must happen to him and his fellow-sailors?Alcibiades
I do: they must all perish.Socrates
And in just the same way, if a state, or any office or authority, is lacking in excellence or virtue,
That is true.Socrates
Again, in a ship, if a man were at liberty to do what he chose, but were devoid of mind and excellence in navigation, do you perceive what must happen to him and his fellow-sailors?Alcibiades
I do: they must all perish.Socrates
And in just the same way, if a state, or any office or authority, is lacking in excellence or virtue,