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But, said Socrates, did he teach you only the disposition of an army, or did he include where and how to use each formation?
Not at all.
And yet there are many situations that call for a modification of tactics and strategy.
I assure you he didn’t explain that.
Then pray go back and ask him. If he knows and has a conscience, he will be ashamed to send you home ill-taught, after taking your money.
But, said Socrates, did he teach you only the disposition of an army, or did he include where and how to use each formation?
Not at all.
And yet there are many situations that call for a modification of tactics and strategy.
I assure you he didn’t explain that.
Then pray go back and ask him. If he knows and has a conscience, he will be ashamed to send you home ill-taught, after taking your money.
Memorabilia. Xenophon. Edgar Carew Marchant (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1923.
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