All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.
Plato
Equality And Creation, Human Value, Philosophical Reflection, Social Insight, Moral Wisdom
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“Honesty is for the most part less profitable than dishonesty.” Plato
Ethical Choices, Honesty Challenges, Truth Vs Profit, Moral Dilemmas, Integrity Cost
Plato Ethical Choices, Honesty Challenges, Truth Vs Profit, Moral Dilemmas, Integrity Cost“Education is teaching our children to desire the right things.” Plato
Education And Desire, Child Development, Moral Education, Early Learning, Philosophical Insight
Plato Education And Desire, Child Development, Moral Education, Early Learning, Philosophical Insight“No law or ordinance is mightier than understanding.” Plato
Power Of Understanding, Intellectual Strength, Knowledge Laws, Wisdom Value, Human Connection, Logical Insights
Plato Power Of Understanding, Intellectual Strength, Knowledge Laws, Wisdom Value, Human Connection, Logical Insights“We are twice armed if we fight with faith.” Plato
Faith And Strength, Spiritual Wisdom, Inner Power, Moral Courage, Personal Resolve
Plato Faith And Strength, Spiritual Wisdom, Inner Power, Moral Courage, Personal Resolve“Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil.” Plato
Ignorance Awareness, Evil Origins, Knowledge Importance, Root Cause, Intellectual Growth
Plato Ignorance Awareness, Evil Origins, Knowledge Importance, Root Cause, Intellectual Growth“I found that the men most in repute were all but the most foolish; and that others less esteemed were really wiser and better.” Plato
Social Perception, Wisdom Contrast, True Worth, Intellectual Insight, Social Judgment
Plato Social Perception, Wisdom Contrast, True Worth, Intellectual Insight, Social Judgment“Apply yourself both now and in the next life. Without effort, you cannot be prosperous. Though the land be good, You cannot have an abundant crop without cultivation.” Plato
Effort Prosperity, Hard Work, Personal Growth, Life Success, Continuous Striving
Plato Effort Prosperity, Hard Work, Personal Growth, Life Success, Continuous Striving“Writing is the geometry of the soul.” Plato
Writing Expression, Soul Geometry, Creative Thought, Intellectual Pursuit, Artistic Philosophy
Plato Writing Expression, Soul Geometry, Creative Thought, Intellectual Pursuit, Artistic Philosophy“I’m trying to think, don’t confuse me with facts.” Plato
Thinking And Clarity, Intellectual Insight, Philosophical Humor, Human Nature, Mindfulness
Plato Thinking And Clarity, Intellectual Insight, Philosophical Humor, Human Nature, Mindfulness“Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another.” Plato
Good And Harm, Moral Actions, Ethical Wisdom, Altruism, Human Nature
Plato Good And Harm, Moral Actions, Ethical Wisdom, Altruism, Human Nature“Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable.” Plato
Human Behavior, Youthful Spirit, Philosophical Insight, Growth And Development, Life Challenges
Plato Human Behavior, Youthful Spirit, Philosophical Insight, Growth And Development, Life Challenges“And now, Athenians, I am not going to argue for my own sake, as you may think, but for yours, that you may not sin against the God by condemning me, who am his gift to you.” Plato
Self-defense, Divine Justice, Moral Argument, Personal Integrity, Philosophical Wisdom
Plato Self-defense, Divine Justice, Moral Argument, Personal Integrity, Philosophical Wisdom“There should exist among the citizens neither extreme poverty nor again excessive wealth, for both are productive of great evil.” Plato
Wealth And Poverty, Social Justice, Economic Balance, Philosophical Insight, Governance Reflection
Plato Wealth And Poverty, Social Justice, Economic Balance, Philosophical Insight, Governance Reflection“I was attached to this city by the god – though it seems a ridiculous thing to say – as upon a great and noble horse which was somewhat sluggish because of its size and needed to be stirred up by a kind of gadfly. It is to fulfill some such function that I believe the god has placed me in the city. I never cease to rouse each and every one of you, to persuade and reproach you all day long and everywhere I find myself in your company.” Plato
City Duty, Divine Purpose, Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, Philosophical Mission
Plato City Duty, Divine Purpose, Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, Philosophical Mission“To conquer oneself is the best and noblest victory; to be vanquished by one’s own nature is the worst and most ignoble defeat.” Plato
Self Mastery, Noble Victory, Inner Struggle, Emotional Control, Personal Strength, Mental Discipline
Plato Self Mastery, Noble Victory, Inner Struggle, Emotional Control, Personal Strength, Mental Discipline“It is not Love absolutely that is good or praiseworthy, but only that Love which impels meant to love aright.” Plato
True Love, Moral Love, Love Direction, Ethical Affection, Right Intentions
Plato True Love, Moral Love, Love Direction, Ethical Affection, Right Intentions“All these were lovers and emulators and disciples of the culture of the Lacedaemonians, and any one may perceive that their wisdom was of this character; consisting of short memorable sentences, which they severally uttered. And they met together and dedicated in the temple of Apollo at Delphi, as the first-fruits of their wisdom, the far-famed inscriptions, which are in all men’s mouths – ‘Know thyself,’ and ‘Nothing too much.” Plato
Wisdom Discipline, Ancient Wisdom, Self-knowledge, Cultural Influence, Moral Teachings
Plato Wisdom Discipline, Ancient Wisdom, Self-knowledge, Cultural Influence, Moral Teachings“Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.” Plato
Poetry Truth, Artistic Expression, Historical Reflection, Literary Power, Intellectual Insight
Plato Poetry Truth, Artistic Expression, Historical Reflection, Literary Power, Intellectual Insight