Dialogue

 1   Ion|     appear.~The elements of a true theory of poetry are contained
 2   Ion|       to be envied.~ION: Very true, Socrates; interpretation
 3   Ion|  something to say,—~ION: Very true:~SOCRATES: Would you or
 4   Ion|  which Homer sings?~ION: Very true, Socrates.~SOCRATES: And
 5   Ion|      is being discussed.~ION: True.~SOCRATES: Is not the same
 6   Ion|     be inferior?~ION: That is true.~SOCRATES: Then, my dear
 7   Ion| flower to flower. And this is true. For the poet is a light
 8   Ion|    not.~SOCRATES: And this is true of all the arts;—that which
 9   Ion| doings of that art?~ION: Very true.~SOCRATES: Then which will
10   Ion|       different matters?~ION: True.~SOCRATES: You know the