Crito - Wikipedia It depicts a conversation between Socrates and his wealthy friend Crito of Alopece regarding justice (δικαιοσύνη), injustice (ἀδικία), and the appropriate response to injustice It follows Socrates' imprisonment, just after the events of the Apology
The Internet Classics Archive | Crito by Plato I only wish, Crito, that they could; for then they could also do the greatest good, and that would be well But the truth is, that they can do neither good nor evil: they cannot make a man wise or make him foolish; and whatever they do is the result of chance
Crito - Platonic Foundation W ell now, Crito, it seems clear enough to me anyway C RITO: It seems all too clear, but dearest Socrates, even at this stage heed me and save yourself For if you die it is not just a single misfortune for me No, quite apart from being deprived
CRITO Crito (Cr): It certainly is So: About what time is it? Cr: Just before dawn So: I'm surprised that the prison guard was willing to admit you Cr: He is used to me by now, Socrates, since I visit here so often And besides, I have done him a good turn So: Did you get here just now or a while ago? Cr: Quite a while ago
Crito Summary Analysis | LitCharts At early dawn, Socrates wakes up to find his friend and student, Crito, in his cell Socrates is surprised that the guards let him in, but Crito explains that he bribed them Socrates also wonders why Crito didn’t wake him when he entered
The Project Gutenberg EBook of Crito, by Plato Time is precious, and Crito has come early in order to gain his consent to a plan of escape This can be easily accomplished by his friends, who will incur no danger in making the attempt to save him, but will be disgraced for ever if they allow him to perish
Crito Full Text and Analysis - Owl Eyes Time is precious, and Crito has come early in order to gain his consent to a plan of escape This can be easily accomplished by his friends, who will incur no danger in making the attempt to save him, but will be disgraced for ever if they allow him to perish
Crito - Plato Crito Recommended translation: "Crito" in Four Texts on Socrates, trans Thomas G West and Grace Starry West (Cornell University Press: 1984, rev 1998) About the dialogue: In the Crito, Socrates discusses with Crito the meaning of justice and injustice—and what a proper response to injustice is Online: Amazon (Recommended Translation)