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: Dear folks, : I was wandering if anyone knew where I might find the story below regarding Socrates in the writings of Plato. I have only been able to find it quoted second hand. : If you know, I'd be thankful if you could e-mail me the answer as I am on a public computer right now and cannot book mark this here forum. : Thanks in advance, : Ben : "A young, devoted follower of Socrates pleaded with him to share the secret of acquired knowledge. Socrates willingly consented and led the young man to a river. "This is How," Socrates stated as he pushed the young man into the river, and then jumping in himself, he held the young man's head underwater. The young man struggled frantically to free himself, but Socrates held him tight and kept his head submerged. Finally, after the young man scratched, clawed, and fought with every ounce of his being, he was able to break loose and emerge from the water. Socrates then asked him, "When you thought you were drowning, what one thing did you want most of all:" Still grasping for breath, the young man exclaimed, "I wanted air!" Socrates smiled and then wisely commented, "When you want knowledge as much as you wanted air, then you will get it! - reprinted from The Speaker's Sourcebook in The Winner's Circle

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