Socrates, though primarily attentive to the culture of his mind, was not negligent of his external appearance. His cleanliness resulted from those ideas of order and decency, which governed his actions. The care he took of his health resulted from his desire to preserve his mind free, tranquil, and vigorous.
Socrates kept himself orderly and healthy to keep his mind free and vigorous.
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