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In all likelihood this will make our inquiry easier.Laches
Yes, let us do as you propose, Socrates.Socrates
Then which of the parts of virtue shall we choose? Clearly, I think, that which the art of fighting in armor is supposed to promote; and that, of course, is generally supposed to be courage, is it not?Laches
Yes, it generally is, to be sure.Socrates
Then let our first endeavor be, Laches, to say what courage is: after that we can proceed to inquire in what way our young men may obtain it,
Yes, let us do as you propose, Socrates.Socrates
Then which of the parts of virtue shall we choose? Clearly, I think, that which the art of fighting in armor is supposed to promote; and that, of course, is generally supposed to be courage, is it not?Laches
Yes, it generally is, to be sure.Socrates
Then let our first endeavor be, Laches, to say what courage is: after that we can proceed to inquire in what way our young men may obtain it,
