STRANGER: Was not the sort of imitation of which we spoke just now the

imitation of those who know? For he who would imitate you would surely

know you and your figure?

THEAETETUS: Naturally.

STRANGER: And what would you say of the figure or form of justice or of

virtue in general? Are we not well aware that many, having no knowledge

of either, but only a sort of opinion, do their best to show that this

opinion is really entertained by them, by expressing it, as far as they

can, in word and deed?

THEAETETUS: Yes, that is very common.

STRANGER: And do they always fail in their attempt to be thought just,

when they are not? Or is not the very opposite true?

THEAETETUS: The very opposite.

STRANGER: Such a one, then, should be described as an imitator--to be

distinguished from the other, as he who is ignorant is distinguished

from him who knows?

THEAETETUS: True.

STRANGER: Can we find a suitable name for each of them? This is clearly

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