“Socrates, for now we will let you go on this [condition]: that you no longer spend your time in this investigation in which [you have been spending your time] and do not philosophize…and if you should be caught doing this, you will die.”

I would say to you…as long as I breathe and am able to, I will certainly not stop philosophizing, and urging you, and making an exhibit of myself to whoever of you I happen on, saying what I usually [say]: “Best of men, who are an Athenian, from the city greatest and most reputed for wisdom and strength, aren't you ashamed for caring about money – how you will have as much as possible – and reputation and honor, while you don't think of or care for thoughtfulness and truth and your soul – how it will be the best possible.”