This quote is significant because it reinforces Socrates belief in his own innocence. Socrates is given the option to propose a punishment for himself. He declares he is deserving of free food for his convictions because he believes he did nothing wrong. He stands up to his beliefs throughout his argument to the court because he believes that his actions are indeed just and there is no reason for his trial, therefore he thinks he deserves a reward. Socrates is so confident in his innocence that he doesn’t need the pity of other people to prove it so for him. He explains, “I won’t bring any of them forward here and then entreat you to vote for my acquittal” (The Trials of Socrates, 34d5-6). He believes that the judgment of the jury by interpretation
