This put me in mind of a story i have long enjoyed, but never known
the source of. A young man went to Socrates and asked to be taught.
Socrates led the man down to the sea, and waded in. The young man
hesitated, but followed Socrates until they were both chest deep
in the water. Socrates then pushed the young man's head under the
water and held it there for some time, though the young man
struggled (Socrates was known for being hale).
