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[23d] But I cut a ridiculous figure, it seems, when I attempt a division into classes and an enumeration.

Protarchus
What do you mean, my friend?

Socrates
I think we need a fourth class besides.

Protarchus
Tell us what it is.

Socrates
Note the cause of the combination of those two and assume that as the fourth in addition to the previous three.

Protarchus
And then will you not need a fifth, which has the power of separation?

Socrates
Perhaps; but not at present, I think. However, if we do need a fifth,


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