In this judgement, Kagan agrees with Cornelius Nepos, who said that the Athenians' extravagant opinion of Alcibiades's abilities and valor was his chief misfortune.
Neste xuízo, Kagan coincide con Cornelio Nepote, que dixo que a opinión extravagante das habilidades de Alcibíades e o valor eran a súa principal desgraza.