'Yes.' And the movement which, when pursued as an amusement, is termed dancing, when studied with a view to the improvement of the body, becomes gymnastic.

Shall we now proceed to speak of this?
'What Cretan or Lacedaemonian would approve of your omitting gymnastic ?' Your question implies assent; and you will easily understand a subject which is familiar to you.

Gymnastic is based on the natural tendency of every animal to rapid motion; and man adds a sense of rhythm, which is awakened by music; music and dancing together form the choral art.

But before proceeding I must add a crowning word about drinking.

Like other pleasures, it has a lawful use; but if a state or an individual is inclined to drink at will, I cannot allow them.