“’I am not such a fool as I look, quoth Plato to his disciples,’ he said sententiously, emptied his glass with great resolution and we rose” (p.9). The narrator quotes a man who had quoted Plato, a Greek philosopher. According to MSN Encarta, Plato is one of the most creative and influential thinkers in philosophy. The man that the narrator spoke to quoted Plato, the founder of the first European university, which demonstrates that the author is educated and interested in philosophy.
“Plato.” MSN Encarta. 17 Aug. 2009. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761568769/Plato.html
does it matter that Conrad is well read? why would Conrad include a reference to Plato of all people?
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