EUDICUS: Yes, Hippias, do as he says; and for our sake, and also that you may not belie your profession, answer whatever Socrates asks you.

HIPPIAS: I will answer, as you request me; and do you ask whatever you like.

SOCRATES: I am very desirous, Hippias, of examining this question, as to which are the better--those who err voluntarily or involuntarily? And if you will answer me, I think that I can put you in the way of approaching the subject: You would admit, would you not, that there are good runners?

SOCRATES: And there are bad runners?

SOCRATES: And he who runs well is a good runner, and he who runs ill is a bad runner?

SOCRATES: And he who runs slowly runs ill, and he who runs quickly runs well?

SOCRATES: Then in a race, and in running, swiftness is a good, and slowness is an evil quality?

SOCRATES: Which of the two then is a better runner? He who runs slowly voluntarily, or he who runs slowly involuntarily?

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