Argues that the perfectly unjust man will lead a happier life than a perfectly just man who will lead an unhappy life. The unjust man, who indulges in all his impulses such as materialism or lust, is honored with rewards while the righteous man is ostracized and treated with contempt. It is argued that even a man leading a righteous life, if he had a ring, would succumb to an unrighteous life, since it is supposed that he could perform selfish acts and escape any punishment while a perfectly righteous man will lead an unhappy life. because everyone around him believes he is evil when he clearly is