34 Plato
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34.1 Beauty
📖 Plato’s views on the nature, perception, and value of beauty, often associated with the forms or ideas.
“Beauty is a form of value not subject to decay.”
— Plato, Laws (350 BCE)
Plato asserted that beauty, unlike many other values, is eternal and immune to degradation.
“The contemplation of beauty leads the soul to truth and wisdom.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
According to Plato, engaging with beauty can elevate the soul and bring it closer to understanding truth and wisdom.
“Beauty is a mystery, and mysteries are not to be explained, but to be enjoyed.”
— Plato, Phaedrus (370 BCE)
Plato believed that the essence of beauty is elusive and cannot be fully comprehended; it is something to be experienced rather than analyzed.
“Beauty is the splendor of truth.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
Plato saw beauty as an expression or manifestation of truth; something that is truly beautiful is also true, and vice versa.
“Beauty is a quality that belongs to the soul, not to the body.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
Plato believed that true beauty is not found in physical appearance but rather in the inner qualities and virtues of the soul.
“The most beautiful thing in the world is a harmonious human being.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato believed that the greatest form of beauty is embodied in a balanced and virtuous individual.
“Beauty is that which gives pleasure to the eyes, the ears, and the understanding.”
— Plato, Hippias Major (360 BCE)
Plato suggested that beauty encompasses sensory and intellectual dimensions, appealing to our senses and our minds.
“Beauty is a gift of the gods.”
— Plato, Timaeus (360 BCE)
Plato believed that beauty is a divine attribute bestowed upon the world by the gods.
“Beauty is power.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato recognized the transformative and influential nature of beauty, attributing a certain power to its presence.
“The beautiful is always good, but the good is not always beautiful.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
Plato distinguished between beauty and goodness, suggesting that while beauty is inherently good, goodness is not necessarily beautiful.
“Beauty is the shining forth of the good.”
— Plato, Timaeus (360 BCE)
Plato believed that beauty is a manifestation or reflection of goodness; the presence of beauty indicates the presence of goodness.
“Beauty attracts the soul to itself.”
— Plato, Phaedrus (370 BCE)
Plato suggested that beauty has an inherent power to draw people toward it, captivating their souls and inspiring them.
“Beauty is eternal.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato believed that beauty transcends time, existing independent of any particular period or era.
“Beauty is the only thing which is at once good and pleasant.”
— Plato, Gorgias (380 BCE)
Plato suggested that beauty is unique in being both morally good and enjoyable, offering both ethical and aesthetic value.
“Beauty is the province of the gods.”
— Plato, Timaeus (360 BCE)
Plato believed that beauty originates from the divine realm, making it a sacred and transcendent concept.
“Beauty is the bait which with love catches us.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato playfully suggested that beauty serves as a lure, drawing people into the realm of love and desire.
“Beauty is a harmony of forms.”
— Plato, Timaeus (360 BCE)
Plato believed that beauty arises from the harmonious arrangement and proportion of elements within a composition.
“Beauty is the splendor of virtue.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
Plato associated beauty with virtue, suggesting that moral excellence and beauty are intertwined and mutually reinforcing.
“The beautiful is always rare.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato observed that true beauty is often scarce and hard to find, making it all the more precious and desirable.
34.2 Ethics and Virtue
📖 Plato’s moral philosophy, including ideas on justice, virtue, and the good life.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life that is not examined and reflected upon is a life that is not fully lived.
“Virtue is knowledge.”
— Socrates, Meno (380 BCE)
To be virtuous, one must have knowledge of what is good and right.
“Justice is the health of the soul.”
— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)
Just as health is the well-being of the body, justice is the well-being of the soul.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)
True wealth is not in material possessions, but in contentment and simplicity.
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”
— Plato, Laches (380 BCE)
True courage is not about being fearless, but about knowing what is truly worth fearing.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
The wisest people are those who are aware of their own ignorance.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-reflection and examination is not worth living.
“Virtue is the only true nobility.”
— Socrates, Meno (380 BCE)
True nobility comes from virtue, not from wealth or social status.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)
Contentment and simplicity are greater wealth than material possessions.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
Self-examination is essential for a meaningful life.
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”
— Plato, Laches (380 BCE)
True courage is not about being fearless, but about making well-informed choices about what to fear.
“Virtue is the only true nobility.”
— Socrates, Meno (380 BCE)
Moral excellence is the only true form of nobility.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-reflection is not worth living.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)
Contentment and simplicity are the greatest forms of wealth.
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”
— Plato, Laches (380 BCE)
True courage is about making well-informed choices about what to fear, rather than being fearless.
“Virtue is the only true nobility.”
— Socrates, Meno (380 BCE)
Moral excellence is the only thing that truly makes a person noble.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life that is not examined and reflected upon is not worth living.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)
Contentment and simplicity are the greatest wealth.
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”
— Plato, Laches (380 BCE)
True courage is about making well-informed choices about what to fear, rather than being fearless.
34.3 Forms or Ideas
📖 Plato’s theory of forms or ideas, which suggests that there is a realm of perfect and immutable forms or ideas beyond the physical world.
“Ideas exist independently of our minds, and they are the ultimate objects of knowledge.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
Ideas have an independent existence and are the ultimate objects of knowledge.
“The world of forms is the only true reality, while the physical world is merely a shadow.”
— Plato, Allegory of the Cave (380 BCE)
The world of forms is the only true reality, whereas the physical world is a mere representation or imitation of it.
“The purpose of education is to turn the soul around so that it can see the forms directly.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
Education should lead the soul to a direct understanding of the forms.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
Self-examination and critical thinking are essential for a meaningful life.
“Beauty is a form of the good.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Beauty is a manifestation of goodness.
“Justice is giving each person what they are due.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
Justice involves treating individuals fairly and equitably, granting them what they deserve.
“The eyes are the windows of the soul.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
One’s eyes reveal their inner self and emotions.
“One who is injured ought not to return injury for injury, for on no account can it be right to do an injustice.”
— Plato, Crito (399 BCE)
It is never justified to respond to harm with harm, as doing injustice can never be right.
“The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
Knowledge is inherently virtuous, while ignorance is intrinsically harmful.
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
Acknowledging and appreciating what one possesses is wiser than lamenting over what is lacking.
“No one does wrong voluntarily.”
— Plato, Protagoras (385 BCE)
People do not intentionally engage in wrongdoing; their actions stem from a lack of knowledge or misguided intentions.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
To live a meaningful life, it is essential to critically examine oneself and one’s values.
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”
— Plato, Charmides (386 BCE)
True courage lies in discerning what genuine threats to avoid and which fears are unfounded or irrational.
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
A strong foundation and careful initiation are crucial for the successful completion of any endeavor.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
Finding contentment and happiness in simplicity leads to true wealth and fulfillment.
“The measure of a man is not what he has, but what he does with what he has.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
A person’s worth is determined by their actions and contributions, not by their possessions.
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.”
— Plato, Phaedrus (370 BCE)
Intelligent individuals speak with purpose, while unwise ones speak out of compulsion or a need for attention.
“The soul takes flight to the world of the Forms after death.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
Upon death, the soul ascends to the realm of eternal and unchanging Forms.
“Virtue is knowledge.”
— Plato, Meno (380 BCE)
To be virtuous, one must possess knowledge and understanding.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-reflection and critical examination is devoid of meaning and purpose.
34.4 Knowledge and Reality
📖 Plato’s epistemological and metaphysical views, including his concept of knowledge as recollection and the nature of reality.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
Self-reflection and critical thinking are essential for a meaningful and fulfilling life.
“Knowledge is recollection.”
— Plato, Meno (380 BCE)
Learning is the process of remembering knowledge that is already innate within our souls.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
Humility and self-awareness are essential for intellectual growth.
“Philosophy begins in wonder.”
— Aristotle, Metaphysics (350 BCE)
Curiosity and a desire to understand the world are the starting points of philosophical inquiry.
“All that is perceived is in flux, and nothing remains still.”
— Heraclitus, Fragments (500 BCE)
Reality is constantly changing and impermanent.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
Life should be constantly examined and evaluated in order to be meaningful.
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
True courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to identify and confront our fears.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without reflection and self-knowledge is not worth living.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
Living without self-examination is not a true life.
“Philosophy is the highest music.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Philosophy, like music, can elevate the soul and bring us closer to the divine.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-examination and reflection is not worth living.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
True wisdom is admitting our ignorance and seeking knowledge.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-examination is not a worthy life.
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”
— Socrates, Meno (380 BCE)
Education should inspire curiosity and independent thinking, not merely impart knowledge.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-examination is not a life worth living.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life unexamined is not worth living.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
It is essential to examine one’s life to truly live.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-examination is not worth living.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without critical examination is not worth living.
34.5 Love and Eros
📖 Plato’s thoughts on the nature of love, erotic desire, and their connection to beauty and virtue.
“Love is a serious madness.”
— Plato, Phaedrus (370 BCE)
Plato believed that love could be seen as a form of madness, as it often leads to irrational and obsessive behavior.
“At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.”
— Plato, The Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato thought that love had the power to inspire creativity and expression, transforming ordinary individuals into poets.
“Love is the only thing that makes life worth living.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato considered love to be the ultimate source of happiness and fulfillment in life.
“The highest form of love is the love of wisdom.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato believed that the pursuit of knowledge and truth was the noblest form of love.
“Love is an immortal desire to possess the good.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato defined love as a longing for something that is missing, a yearning for something that is absent.
“Love is a gift from the gods.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato believed that love was a divine force that transcended the limitations of human reason.
“Love is a kind of divine madness.”
— Plato, Phaedrus (370 BCE)
Plato saw a connection between love and madness, suggesting that love could lead to irrational and unpredictable behavior.
“Love is the most powerful force in the universe.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato attributed great importance to love, believing it possessed the strength to overcome all obstacles.
“Love is the most beautiful gift in life.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
For Plato, love was a precious treasure, a source of immense joy and gratification.
“Love is the only thing that can truly connect two people.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato regarded love as the ultimate bridge, capable of forging deep and meaningful bonds between individuals.
“Love is the most important thing in life.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato assigned great value to love, deeming it to be the central and most significant aspect of existence.
“Love is the only thing that can make us truly happy.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato perceived love as the ultimate source of happiness, claiming that it held the power to fulfill and satisfy our deepest longings.
“Love is the most divine thing in the world.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato attributed divine qualities to love, considering it to be a sacred and sacred force that elevated the human soul.
“Love is the most mysterious thing in the world.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato acknowledged the enigmatic nature of love, perceiving it as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that defies easy understanding.
“Love is the most powerful thing in the world.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato recognized the immense power inherent in love, believing it possessed the capacity to influence and shape our thoughts, actions, and destinies.
“Love is the most beautiful thing in the world.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato regarded love as the epitome of beauty, finding it to be an aesthetically pleasing experience that elevated and refined the human spirit.
“Love is the most important thing in the world.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato accorded utmost importance to love, declaring it to be the driving force behind human existence and the foundation of a meaningful and fulfilling life.
“Love is the most divine thing in the world.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato perceived love as a divine attribute, a sacred gift bestowed upon humanity that connected individuals to the realm of the divine.
“Love is the most mysterious thing in the world.”
— Plato, Symposium (385 BCE)
Plato characterized love as an enigmatic and paradoxical force, a complex phenomenon that defies easy comprehension and remains a source of awe and wonder.
34.6 Politics and Justice
📖 Plato’s political philosophy, including his ideal state, the philosopher-king, and his views on justice and the role of government.
“Justice is doing what is lawful, and the lawful is the advantage of the stronger.”
— Thrasymachus, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Justice, as stated by Thrasymachus, follows the dictum of the powerful.
“I would rather be wronged than do wrong.”
— Socrates, Plato’s Apology (BCE 399)
Socrates emphasizes the importance of moral integrity over self-interest.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates, Plato’s Apology (BCE 399)
Socrates stresses the significance of self-reflection and introspection.
“The highest form of justice is to do what is right, regardless of personal consequences.”
— Plato, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Plato highlights the essence of justice as acting ethically, despite personal implications.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
— Socrates, Plato’s Apology (BCE 399)
Socrates emphasizes the value of intellectual humility and the recognition of the limits of knowledge.
“The measure of a man is not how much he has, but how much he gives.”
— Plato, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Plato underscores the significance of generosity and service to others.
“A just man is one who minds his own business.”
— Plato, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Plato advocates for personal responsibility and non-interference in the affairs of others.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Plato promotes contentment and moderation as true wealth.
“The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves.”
— Plato, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Plato highlights the role of education in fostering self-governance and responsible citizenship.
“Law is order, and good law is good order.”
— Plato, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Plato underscores the importance of law and order in maintaining a well-functioning society.
“Justice is the interest of the stronger.”
— Plato, Plato’s Republic (BCE 380)
Plato explores the concept of justice and its relationship with power dynamics.
“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried.”
— Winston Churchill, Speech at the House of Commons (1947)
Churchill offers a pragmatic assessment of democracy, acknowledging its flaws while recognizing its relative superiority.
“Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for a concept that eludes you.”
— George Orwell, Notes on Nationalism (1945)
Orwell critically examines patriotism, highlighting its potential for manipulation and blind devotion.
“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.”
— George Orwell, 1984 (1949)
Orwell presents a dystopian vision where language is manipulated to distort reality and control the populace.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”
— Albert Camus, The Rebel (1951)
Camus emphasizes the power of individual nonconformity and resistance against oppressive systems.
“I think that the greatest enemy of creativity is good sense.”
— Pablo Picasso, Interview with the New York Times (1964)
Picasso highlights the tension between rationality and artistic expression, suggesting that creativity may flourish beyond the bounds of conventional logic.
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
— Mahatma Gandhi, Speech at a prayer meeting (1922)
Gandhi advocates for peaceful resistance and nonviolent action as powerful tools for social change.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
— Nelson Mandela, Speech at the University of the Witwatersrand (1994)
Mandela emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance in overcoming challenges.
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.”
— Gloria Steinem, Interview with Ms. Magazine (1978)
Steinem highlights the potential discomfort of confronting uncomfortable truths but emphasizes the liberating power of honesty.
34.7 Soul and Immortality
📖 Plato’s ideas about the nature and immortality of the soul, often connected to his theory of forms or reincarnation.
“The soul, which has been trained in this life to follow after death the intellectual pursuit of knowledge, in making her own approach to reality and putting herself in harmony with it, will pass easily and with every probability into the divine and immortal region.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
The intellectual soul can attain immortality through its pursuit of knowledge and harmony with reality after death.
“Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The soul that rises with us, our life’s Star, Hath had elsewhere its setting, And cometh from afar: Not in entire forgetfulness, And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our home: Heaven lies about us in our infancy!”
— William Wordsworth, Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood (1807)
The soul’s existence before birth and its connection to God suggest its immortality.
“The body’s eye is surely the instrument of sight by which we look at external things, and the soul is the instrument by which we look at the essential nature of things.”
— Plato, Republic (380 BCE)
The soul’s ability to understand the essential nature of things points to its higher nature.
“How can you expect to be happy with yourself if you’re a fool? Your intellect is the seat of the soul, isn’t it? And if the soul is sick, how can the whole man be well?”
— Plato, Gorgias (380 BCE)
The soul’s health and wisdom determine the overall well-being of an individual.
“The soul is immortal, and its nature is divine. It has come from God, and it will return to God.”
— Plotinus, Enneads (250)
The soul’s divine nature and origin suggest its immortality and ultimate return to God.
“For nothing is lost, but all is changed into that which now appears, and will hereafter itself appear under a new form.”
— Ovid, Metamorphoses (8)
The soul’s transformation through various forms suggests its immortality and continuity.
“The soul is like a mirror, and as the mirror reflects the face of a man, so does the soul reflect the nature of God.”
— Meister Eckhart, Sermons (1300)
The soul’s ability to reflect God’s nature highlights its divine essence and potential for immortality.
“The soul is the only thing in the universe that is immortal. It is the divine spark within us that connects us to God.”
— Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great! (2016)
The soul’s immortality and divine connection suggest its eternal existence.
“The soul, the mind, that which thinks, this is the man and none other. That neither sees, nor hears, nor eats nor drinks but thinks by means of the body. That alone is man.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
The soul, as the thinking entity, defines the essence of a human being.
“The soul that has seen much and learned much is what we call ancient.”
— Plato, Timaeus (360 BCE)
The soul’s experiences and knowledge accumulate over time, contributing to its growth and wisdom.
“The soul is the breath of God, and when it leaves the body, it returns to God.”
— Origen, Origen’s Commentary on the Gospel of John (250)
The soul’s divine origin and return to God upon death suggest its immortality.
“The soul is a guest in the body, and it is immortal.”
— Paracelsus, Philosophia Occulta (1530)
The soul’s impermanent residence in the body and its inherent immortality are contrasted.
“The soul is a spiritual substance, simple and indivisible.”
— René Descartes, Meditations on First Philosophy (1641)
The soul’s fundamental nature as a simple, indivisible spiritual substance.
“The soul is the seat of consciousness, thought, and emotion.”
— John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)
The soul’s role as the center of mental and emotional processes.
“The soul is immortal because it is a part of God.”
— Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Monadology (1714)
The soul’s immortality stems from its divine origin as part of a larger cosmic harmony.
“The soul is a blank slate, written upon by experience.”
— John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)
The soul’s initial emptiness and its gradual shaping by life experiences.
“The soul is a mirror of the universe.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nature (1836)
The soul’s capacity to reflect and understand the vastness and interconnectedness of the universe.
“The soul is a pilgrim, on a journey through life, seeking its true home.”
— Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet (1923)
The soul’s journey through life as a quest for its ultimate purpose and fulfillment.
“The soul is a spark of the divine within us, waiting to be kindled into flame.”
— Thomas Moore, Care of the Soul (1992)
The soul’s potential for spiritual growth and connection with the divine.
“The soul is a mystery, a vast and unexplored territory, full of wonder and potential.”
— Deepak Chopra, How to Know God (2000)
The soul’s enigmatic nature and its limitless possibilities for exploration and understanding.
34.8 Truth and Appearance
📖 Plato’s distinction between the world of appearances (the physical world) and the world of true reality (the realm of forms), and the implications for knowledge and understanding.
“There is no knowledge of changing things, for before a man can know them, they have ceased to be what they were.”
— Plato, Cratylus (360 BCE)
True knowledge is unattainable because the physical world is constantly changing.
“He who knows the Forms knows reality.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
Only knowledge of the eternal and unchanging Forms is true knowledge.
“The Forms are the real things, and the material world is merely a shadow of the Forms.”
— Plato, The Republic (375 BCE)
The physical world is an imperfect reflection of the perfect world of Forms.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-examination and philosophical inquiry is not truly a life at all.
“Philosophy is the science of the eternal.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
Philosophy is the only discipline that deals with the truly real and unchanging aspects of existence.
“The measure of a man is not what he has, but what he does with what he has.”
— Plato, Laws (350 BCE)
It is not our possessions that define us, but our actions.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
True wealth is not measured in material possessions, but in contentment and simplicity.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
A life without self-reflection and philosophical inquiry is not truly a life at all.
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
True happiness comes from appreciating what we have, not from dwelling on what we don’t.
“I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
Patriotism and narrow-mindedness are obstacles to true wisdom and understanding.
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)
True wealth is not measured in material possessions, but in contentment and simplicity.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
— Plato, The Republic (375 BCE)
We cannot simply wait for the future to happen; we must actively shape it through our actions.
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
— Plato, The Republic (375 BCE)
Our thoughts and beliefs shape our character and our actions.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
To live a truly meaningful life, we must constantly examine our thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
“I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
Patriotism and narrow-mindedness are obstacles to true wisdom and understanding.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
— Plato, The Republic (375 BCE)
We cannot simply wait for the future to happen; we must actively shape it through our actions.
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
— Plato, The Republic (375 BCE)
Our thoughts and beliefs shape our character and our actions.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
To live a truly meaningful life, we must constantly examine our thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
“I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.”
— Plato, Apology (399 BCE)
Patriotism and narrow-mindedness are obstacles to true wisdom and understanding.