Crito is undoubtedly concerned with the loss of his close friend and teacher, but it comes across as concern about his reputation. ... (Crito 44c)" Socrates reasons that one should only respect the opinions of wise men who interpret the events properly. ... That in fact he may be as unjust as those who condemn him. ... To those of you who stay, aware of our reaching verdicts in the courts we say that you have entered into a formal agreement with us, to do what we tell you, and we say that the man who disobeys us is doing wrong . ... Therefore, the laws must have been interpreted to make...

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