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so that it seems to me that we must say that the wooden ladle is more appropriate than the golden one, unless you disagree.Hippias
No, for it is more appropriate, Socrates; however, I, for my part, would not talk with the fellow when he asks such questions.Socrates
Quite right, my friend; for it would not be appropriate for you to be filled up with such words, you who are so beautifully clad, so beautifully shod, and so famous for your wisdom among all the Greeks; but for me it doesn't matter if I do associate with the fellow;
No, for it is more appropriate, Socrates; however, I, for my part, would not talk with the fellow when he asks such questions.Socrates
Quite right, my friend; for it would not be appropriate for you to be filled up with such words, you who are so beautifully clad, so beautifully shod, and so famous for your wisdom among all the Greeks; but for me it doesn't matter if I do associate with the fellow;