Why did socrates call himself "gadfly" and "mighty steed"

Answer

Socrates said he was a sort of gadfly, given to the state by God; and the state is a great and noble steed. He meant insignificant

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Source: Greek Philosophy: Plato, The Apology of Socrates | www.wsu.edu

Description: sort of gadfly, given to the state by God; and the state is a great and noble steed

Oct 25 2009, 08:28am

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