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Yes, he said, I am quite aware that the mere athlete becomes too

much of a savage, and that the mere musician is melted and

softened beyond what is good for him.

Yet surely, I said, this ferocity only comes from spirit, which,

if rightly educated, would give courage, but, if too much

intensified, is liable to become hard and brutal.

That I quite think.

On the other hand the philosopher will have the quality of

gentleness. And this also, when too much indulged, will turn to

softness, but, if educated rightly, will be gentle and moderate.

True.

And in our opinion the guardians ought to have both these

qualities?

Assuredly.

And both should be in harmony?

Beyond question.

And the harmonious soul is both temperate and courageous?

Yes.

And the inharmonious is cowardly and boorish?

Very true.