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ArtistShielding Alcibiades: Central to his depiction is the moment Socrates saves the young and impetuous Alcibiades. During a fierce skirmish, Alcibiades is wounded and falls to the ground. Socrates, with an expression of calm determination, stands over him, his shield raised high to protect his fallen comrade from incoming spears and arrows.Stoic Bravery: Socrates fights off attackers with methodical precision, his movements deliberate and efficient. He wields his spear not with the rage of a warrior, but with the precision of a philosopher seeking clarity amidst chaos.Encouraging Fellow Soldiers: As he defends Alcibiades, Socrates shouts words of encouragement to his fellow Athenians. His voice, calm and authoritative, cuts through the noise of battle, inspiring those around him to hold their ground.
"Be of good cheer about death and know this as a truth — that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death."
"Wars and revolutions and battles are due simply and solely to the body and its desires."
- Socrates