![]() ![]() ![]() Then since I do believe in spirits, as you admit, if spirits are gods, this is what I mean when I say you speak in riddles and in jest, as you state that I do not believe in gods and then again that I do, since I do believe in spirits. Do we not believe spirits to be either gods or the children of gods? Yes or no? - Of course. I shall assume that you agree, as you do not answer. But if I believe in spiritual things I must quite inevitably believe in spirits. Socrates thought that Meletus and Anytus were hurting themselves by asking for his execution, but a good person could not be harmed by another who is worse. Now you say that I believe in spiritual things and teach about them, whether new or old, but at any rate spiritual things according to what you say, and to this you have sworn in your deposition. Thank you for answering, if reluctantly, when these gentlemen made you. Does any man believe in spiritual activities who does not believe in spirits? - No one. ![]() If you are not willing to answer, I will tell you and these men. Does any man, Meletus, believe in human activities who does not believe in humans? Does any man who does not believe in horses believe in horsemen’s activities? Or in flute-playing activities but not in flute-players? No, my good sir, no man could. ![]()
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