Opening Gorgias — Plato in Plato Scroll…
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Plato · David Horan
Well, Socrates, you know the saying, ‘When going to war or a battle, it may be too late to join in!’ Oh! Does this mean that a banquet has ended and we are late? Yes, a very elegant banquet indeed, for Gorgias gave us an exhibition of great variety and beauty a short time ago. Actually, it was all the fault of Chaerephon here for forcing me to spend so long in the Agora. It does not matter, Socrates. I shall also solve the problem. Yes, Gorgias is a friend of mine, so he will give the exhibition for you now if you like, or some other time if you prefer. What’s this, Chaerephon? Does Socrates want to hear Gorgias? That is the very reason we are here. In that case, come and visit me at my house whenever you wish. Yes, Gorgias is staying with me, and he will give the exhibition for you. It is kind of you to offer, Callicles, but would he agree to converse with us? In fact, I want to find …
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