[81a]
Meno
Now does it seem to you to be a good argument, Socrates?Socrates
It does not.Meno
Can you explain how not?Socrates
I can; for I have heard from wise men and women who told of things divine that—Meno
What was it they said ?Socrates
Something true, as I thought, and admirable.Meno
What was it? And who were the speakers?Socrates
They were certain priests and priestesses who have studied so as to be able to give a reasoned account of their ministry; and Pindar also
Now does it seem to you to be a good argument, Socrates?Socrates
It does not.Meno
Can you explain how not?Socrates
I can; for I have heard from wise men and women who told of things divine that—Meno
What was it they said ?Socrates
Something true, as I thought, and admirable.Meno
What was it? And who were the speakers?Socrates
They were certain priests and priestesses who have studied so as to be able to give a reasoned account of their ministry; and Pindar also