Who speaks the following words? "For the fear of death is indeed the pretense of wisdom and not real wisdom, being a pretense of knowing the unknown; for no one knows whether death, which men in their fear think is the greatest evil, may not be the greatest good."

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These words are spoken by Socrates in Plato's "Apology," where he defends himself against the charges of corrupting the youth and impiety. This quote reflects Socrates' philosophical inquiry into the nature of wisdom and his argument against the fear of death.

Who Speaks the Following Words? "For the Fear of Death