Introduction : Socrates was a Greek philosopher. He lived in Athens. He was ugly, undersized and had a flat nose and bulging eyes. He had a short neck and plain face. The writer calls him “The greatest of all the Greeks’ due to his following qualities .His Early Life : Like other boys of his age, Socrates also went to school. There he learn music, gymnastics, science, mathematics, etc. He was a very thoughtful and wise child.A Good Teacher : Socrates loved to talk to the young men in the street. He questioned them, argued with them and would leave them to think for themselves. The people gathered around him and followed him wherever he Went.A Bold and Courageous Man: A suit was filed against him for leading the young astray. He was condemned to death. But he made no complaint. He drank the cup of poison joyfully and became immortal.