On Can be and Should be
Crito argues that it is feasible: Crito and other friends have the money needed to bribe jailers and arrange for escape, and Crito has friends in another city state where Socrates can go.
Socrates replied: Just because something can be done does not mean that it should be done. We need to investigate and look for reasons. Only if there is sufficient reason/a good argument for escaping should it be done.
Crito is still trying his best to convince Socrates to escape.
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In Plato's Dialogue "Crito" is considered as the Shortest and the most intimate dialogue, It is just the conversation between two people, old friend Socrates and Crito.
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