No; when I cease to see you, other objects may compel my
attention; but can I be near you without thinking how lovely you
are, and how soon I must leave you?

HIPPOMACHUS.
Ay; travelling soon puts such thoughts out of men's heads.

CALLICLES.
A battle is the best remedy for them.

CHARICLEA.
A battle, I should think, might supply their place with others as
unpleasant.

CALLICLES.
No. The preparations are rather disagreeable to a novice. But
as soon as the fighting begins, by Jupiter, it is a noble time;--
men trampling,--shields clashing,--spears breaking,--and the
poean roaring louder than all.

CHARICLEA.
But what if you are killed?

CALLICLES.
What indeed? You must ask Speusippus that question. He is a
philosopher.

ALCIBIADES.
Yes, and the greatest of philosophers, if he can answer it.