A multitude of books distracts the mind.
Socrates
Knowledge Overload, Focus Priorities, Intellectual Simplification, Reading Moderation, Thoughtful Selection
Socrates’s Quotes On Topics
Eternal Readiness | Health Awareness | Intellectual Improvement | Soul Healing | Passion Conflict | Understanding Others | Worldly Wisdom | Thoughtful Response | Authentic Image | Modest Contribution | Ethical Confession | True Glory | Ethical Society | Goodness Security | Mystical Wisdom | Ethical Leadership | Body Slavery | Life Contentment | Reflective Balance | Beauty Integrity | More
More Socrates Quotes
“Sometimes you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding onto.” Socrates
Letting Go, Emotional Clarity, Reflection On Attachments, Inner Strength, True Value
Socrates Letting Go, Emotional Clarity, Reflection On Attachments, Inner Strength, True Value“Has a philosopher like you failed to discover that our country is more to be valued and higher and holier far than mother or father or any ancestor, and more to be regarded in the eyes of the gods and of men of understanding?” Socrates
Patriotic Wisdom, National Value, Ethical Duty, Philosophical Loyalty, Holier Responsibility
Socrates Patriotic Wisdom, National Value, Ethical Duty, Philosophical Loyalty, Holier Responsibility“No one does wrong voluntarily.” Socrates
Human Nature, Ethical Reflection, Moral Responsibility, Inner Goodness, Personal Choice, Virtue Philosophy
Socrates Human Nature, Ethical Reflection, Moral Responsibility, Inner Goodness, Personal Choice, Virtue Philosophy“In every one of us there are two ruling and directing principles, whose guidance we follow wherever they may lead; the one being an innate desire of pleasure; the other, an acquired judgment which aspires after excellence.” Socrates
Inner Conflict, Human Nature, Wisdom Reflection, Ethical Choices, Personal Growth, Life Philosophy
Socrates Inner Conflict, Human Nature, Wisdom Reflection, Ethical Choices, Personal Growth, Life Philosophy“There is no difference between knowledge and temperance; for he who knows what is good and embraces it, who knows what is bad and avoids it, is learned and temperate.” Socrates
Knowledge And Temperance, Ethical Learning, Balanced Wisdom, Good Choices, Moral Living
Socrates Knowledge And Temperance, Ethical Learning, Balanced Wisdom, Good Choices, Moral Living“Whoever would have his body supple, easy and healthful should learn to dance.” Socrates
Dance Health, Physical Wellness, Body Grace, Joyful Movement, Active Living
Socrates Dance Health, Physical Wellness, Body Grace, Joyful Movement, Active Living“You think that upon the score of fore-knowledge and divining I am infinitely inferior to the swans. When they perceive approaching death they sing more merrily than before, because of the joy they have in going to the God they serve.” Socrates
Joy in Death, Divine Service, Philosophical Reflection, Swan Symbolism, Peaceful Passing
Socrates Joy in Death, Divine Service, Philosophical Reflection, Swan Symbolism, Peaceful Passing“Remember what is unbecoming to do is also unbecoming to speak of.” Socrates
Unbecoming Actions, Ethical Speech, Moral Behavior, Integrity Practice, Dignified Life
Socrates Unbecoming Actions, Ethical Speech, Moral Behavior, Integrity Practice, Dignified Life“Fear of women love more than hate the man.” Socrates
Complex Relationships, Gender Dynamics, Love Fear, Emotional Paradox, Human Connection
Socrates Complex Relationships, Gender Dynamics, Love Fear, Emotional Paradox, Human Connection“Wisest is he who knows he knows not.” Socrates
Knowledge Humility, True Wisdom, Ignorance Awareness, Self Reflection, Learning Path
Socrates Knowledge Humility, True Wisdom, Ignorance Awareness, Self Reflection, Learning Path“The life of which meaning one never ponders is not worth living.” Socrates
Purposeful Living, Self-Reflection, Meaningful Life, Inner Journey, Philosophical Wisdom, Life Fulfillment
Socrates Purposeful Living, Self-Reflection, Meaningful Life, Inner Journey, Philosophical Wisdom, Life Fulfillment“To them, I said, the truth would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images.” Socrates
Truth Shadows, Perception Illusion, Ethical Reflection, Reality Depth, Inner Understanding
Socrates Truth Shadows, Perception Illusion, Ethical Reflection, Reality Depth, Inner Understanding“Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.” Socrates
Prayer Wisdom, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Trust, Universal Blessings, True Faith
Socrates Prayer Wisdom, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Trust, Universal Blessings, True Faith“The really important thing is not to live, but to live well. And to live well meant, along with more enjoyable things in life, to live according to your principles.” Socrates
Living Well, Principle Life, Quality Living, Ethical Standards, True Enjoyment
Socrates Living Well, Principle Life, Quality Living, Ethical Standards, True Enjoyment“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” Socrates
Physical Potential, Fitness Priority, Health Awareness, Body Strength, Personal Growth
Socrates Physical Potential, Fitness Priority, Health Awareness, Body Strength, Personal Growth“Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live.” Socrates
Meaningful Life, Balanced Habits, Virtuous Living, Purposeful Needs, Ethical Choices
Socrates Meaningful Life, Balanced Habits, Virtuous Living, Purposeful Needs, Ethical Choices“I am a fool, but I know I’m a fool and that makes me smarter than you.” Socrates
Humble Foolishness, Self Awareness, Wisdom Paradox, Honest Reflection, Intellectual Growth
Socrates Humble Foolishness, Self Awareness, Wisdom Paradox, Honest Reflection, Intellectual Growth“Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.” Socrates
Gender Equality, Female Empowerment, Social Progress, Equality Reflection, Feminine Strength, Wisdom Insight
Socrates Gender Equality, Female Empowerment, Social Progress, Equality Reflection, Feminine Strength, Wisdom Insight