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It would seem, Adeimantus, that the direction in which education

starts a man, will determine his future life. Does not like

always attract like?

To be sure.

Until some one rare and grand result is reached which may be

good, and may be the reverse of good?

That is not to be denied.

And for this reason, I said, I shall not attempt to legislate

further about them.

Naturally enough, he replied.

Well, and about the business of the agora, and the ordinary

dealings between man and man, or again about agreements with

artisans; about insult and injury, or the commencement of

actions, and the appointment of juries, what would you say? there

may also arise questions about any impositions and exactions of

market and harbour dues which may be required, and in general

about the regulations of markets, police, harbours, and the like.

But, oh heavens! shall we condescend to legislate on any of these

particulars?