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Sifting through the layers of Socrates' persona, he is perceived as a figure who, despite his reputation for wisdom, seemed somewhat unaware of the social ramifications his dialogues could evoke. Epictetus suggested that Socrates excelled in engaging other thinkers without descending into quarrels, which implies a level of social grace; however, his life paints a dichotomy where he often ended in conflict, culminating in his eventual trial and execution. Despite purported wisdom, he seemed bewildered by the backlash he faced—a curious juxtaposition of insight and oblivion.