6. In the second part of the preceding sentence. ‘Right’ = orthos, ‘straight’, ‘correct’.

7. Politikē dunamis, the ability to contribute to the life of the state (polis) by proper discharge of the functions of a citizen (politēs) in his capacity as a ‘statesman’ (politikos), i.e. one who rules and is ruled by turn.

8. Cf. Plato, Politicus.303b.

9. ‘Show us your claws and your teeth.’ Antisthenes was a devoted follower of Socrates, and wrote extensively on ethical topics.