What example does Socrates give to show that the unjust do not truly profit?
A) Someone who gets caught and is thrown in jail.
B) Someone who is punished by the gods.
C) Someone who loses all of his or her money to gambling.
D) Someone who sells themselves or children into slavery for money.

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Socrates gives the example of someone who sells themselves or their children into slavery for money as an example of how the unjust do not truly profit. This is because even though they may have gained wealth, they have lost their freedom and therefore cannot be considered truly prosperous or happy.

What Example Does Socrates Give to Show That the Unjust