Socrates—And if it does not belong to others, others may not lawfully use it.
Phædo—Surely not.
Socrates—And they who do own it may prevent others from entering it.
Phædo—Surely, for hath not the poet said:
"That they shall take who have the power,
And they may keep who can."
Socrates—Therefore it is plain that the United States may keep Chinamen out of America.
Phædo—There can be no doubt of it whatever.
Socrates—And Chinese may keep Americans out of China.
Phædo—That is another story. One must never let his logic get the better of him.