But knowing how to make an orderly human life or knowing how to make an orderly city is far more difficult than knowing how to make shoes, ships, etc. Discuss the benefits and the pitfalls of confidence or self-esteem. Insofar as one finds his place in the city, he brings order to at least that place. Conversely, one corrupts oneself and the city together. Socrates' mission is to help people get their priorities straight.
Every human being has a particular place and function in society, a particular role, a post.
Piety is knowing one's place in relation to God. Justice is knowing one's place in relation to other human beings. He cannot leave his post. The city needs Socrates. If the city puts Socrates to death, it will be making itself worse.