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and that which is founded on knowledge, a sort of scientific imitation.Theaetetus
Agreed.Stranger
We mat therefore apply ourselves to the former, for we found that the sophist was among those who imitate but was not among those who know.Theaetetus
Very true.Stranger
Then let us examine the opinion-imitator as if he were a piece of iron, and see whether he is sound or there is still some seam in him.Theaetetus
Let us do so.
Agreed.Stranger
We mat therefore apply ourselves to the former, for we found that the sophist was among those who imitate but was not among those who know.Theaetetus
Very true.Stranger
Then let us examine the opinion-imitator as if he were a piece of iron, and see whether he is sound or there is still some seam in him.Theaetetus
Let us do so.