The Speech Of Alcibiades
Alcibiades, a prominent politician, arrived drunk and praised Socrates. He admired Socrates’ self-discipline and intellectual focus but found his lifestyle peculiar and difficult to emulate. Alcibiades’ praise, despite his inebriation, underscored Socrates’ remarkable qualities.
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