[39] Cf. "Econ." v. 8.

[40] Or, "so true is it, a branch is left them; undying honour to
their name!"

This, Aristippus, in rough sketch is the theme which Prodicus
pursues[41] in his "Education of Heracles by Virtue," only he decked
out his sentiments, I admit, in far more magnificant phrases than I
have ventured on. Were it not well, Aristippus, to lay to heart these
sayings, and to strive to bethink you somewhat of that which touches
the future of our life?

[41] Reading {diokei}, al. {diokei} = "so Prodicus arranged the parts
of his discourse."


II

At another time, he had noticed the angry temper shown by Lamprocles,
the elder of his sons, towards their mother, and thus addressed
himself to the lad.

Soc. Pray, my son, did you ever hear of certain people being called
ungrateful?

That I have (replied the young man).

Soc. And have you understood what it is they do to get that bad name?