A battle is the best remedy for them.
CHARICLEA.

A battle, I should think, might supply their place with others as unpleasant.
CALLICLES.No.The preparations are rather disagreeable to a novice.
But as soon as the fighting begins, by Jupiter, it is a noble time;--men trampling,--shields clashing,--spears breaking,--and the poean roaring louder than all.
CHARICLEA.

But what if you are killed?
CALLICLES.

What indeed?
You must ask Speusippus that question.

He is a philosopher.
ALCIBIADES.