•Most men prove they are not wise
through their own words. Caliban cannot prove he is not wise, therefore,
he must be wise.”
•“But, he is only a
foolish slave, Socrates.”
•“Phaedo, how can you
tell a man is wise?”
•“Of course by his
words, Socrates.”
•“Do you value a man who
speaks constantly or one who speaks little?”
•“If a man speaks
constantly but his words are wise.”
•“Do you know a man like
that?” Socrates chuckled.
•“I never met one.”