Plato Diary Entry

My name is Plato, I was born in 428-7 B.C.E in Athens. Right now, I am Socrates student for philosophy. Earlier, I had planned to pursue a literary career but then I met Socrates teaching in the market and instantly found my calling, devoting myself to philosophy. For us, it is a way of understanding our world. We don’t use religions, myths or magic as a means to interpret our surroundings. Rather, what is being taught now in our philosophy could be rendered more as reason. Socrates is the first moral philosopher in our world, and I firmly believe that his influence will shape a pivotal impression on the perception of life as we know it. Although he is much more than humble with his understandings, constantly reciting to everyone that he knows nothing.
As his student, I idolize him and know he is being much too modest and knows far more than he claims. There are many that declare there is no one wiser than him. He spends his days as a social entrepreneur, questioning the people around town and challenging their thoughts. This has resulted in him having gained a circle of followers, including myself, that are devoting themselves to this newfound philosophy. His primary teachings, which I have chosen to pass on, are a speculation for ethics and morality. His focus is to live a good and virtuous life, to think for ourselves rather than blindly follow societal and religious injunctions.
Since he wrote down none of his teachings, I am taking it upon myself to record most of his ideals. I have aspirations of starting my own academy, travel, and spread the teachings of Socrates world-wide.
Although, as of lately, resentment has grown for Socrates. His constant disputing of virtues with the community has earned him a reputation, and whispers of condemning him for corrupting youth. To carry beliefs beyond what the gods and other superstition dictates has made many uncomfortable that not ready for our philosophical progression.
If he is charged and sentenced to death, I will go against society and choose to carry on his influence to others, as I know he would have wanted. I will start off with a Dialogue and put my literary talents to use, documenting The Last Days of Socrates and The Quest for Truth.