Socrates first argues and proves to Polus that doing the unjust is worse than suffering an injustice. Socrates begins his reasoning by expanding upon Polus’s point that while suffering an injustice is more painful, doing the unjust is more shameful (474c). Since it is a shameful act, it is inferred to be synonymous with pain and evil. The opposite can be said of an admirable act, which is seen as pleasant and beneficial. Socrates furthers the point by stating that in the case of admirable things, one must either surpass the other in pleasure, benefit, or both to be considered more admirable (475a). Therefore, it can be inferred that the same logic applies to shameful acts. Since doing an unjust thing cannot surpass suffering one in pain, it
