All thinking begins with wondering.
Socrates
Philosophical Reflection, Intellectual Curiosity, Wonderment, Lifelong Learning, Thoughtful Living, Knowledge Quest
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Truth Pursuit | Thought Exploration | Thoughtful Debate | Social Critique | Global Dependence | Life After | Philosophical Wonder | Army Comparison | Skeptic Belief | Soul Journey | Knowledge Overload | Ethical Governance | Poetic Instinct | Uncertain Paths | Emotional Paradox | Growth Mindset | Humble Authority | Affection Reflection | Humor Reflection | Thoughtful Response | More
More Socrates Quotes
“Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live.” Socrates
Purposeful Living, Good Choices, Virtuous Life, Needs Balance, Food Ethics
Socrates Purposeful Living, Good Choices, Virtuous Life, Needs Balance, Food Ethics“A good man cannot be harmed either in life or in death.” Socrates
Virtuous Protection, Life Death, Ethical Fortitude, Unshaken Integrity, Spiritual Safety
Socrates Virtuous Protection, Life Death, Ethical Fortitude, Unshaken Integrity, Spiritual Safety“I will not yield to any man contrary to what is right, for fear of death, even if I should die at once for not yielding.” Socrates
Moral Courage, Ethical Integrity, True Justice, Reflective Wisdom, Fearless Action
Socrates Moral Courage, Ethical Integrity, True Justice, Reflective Wisdom, Fearless Action“Let him that would move the world first move himself.” Socrates
Self Action, World Change, Inner Motivation, Personal Responsibility, Leadership Impact
Socrates Self Action, World Change, Inner Motivation, Personal Responsibility, Leadership Impact“I only know one thing, and that is I know nothing.” Socrates
Ignorance Awareness, Knowledge Humility, Learning Openness, Truth Realization, Wisdom Path
Socrates Ignorance Awareness, Knowledge Humility, Learning Openness, Truth Realization, Wisdom Path“No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death. He and his are not neglected by the gods.” Socrates
Goodness Protection, Divine Care, Life Peace, Ethical Security, Eternal Comfort
Socrates Goodness Protection, Divine Care, Life Peace, Ethical Security, Eternal Comfort“All things in moderation, including moderation.” Socrates
Balanced Life, Practical Moderation, Ethical Wisdom, True Balance, Controlled Living
Socrates Balanced Life, Practical Moderation, Ethical Wisdom, True Balance, Controlled Living“Be as you wish to seem.” Socrates
Authentic Self, True Character, Inner Integrity, Real Actions, Genuine Reflection
Socrates Authentic Self, True Character, Inner Integrity, Real Actions, Genuine Reflection“The understanding of mathematics is necessary for a sound grasp of ethics.” Socrates
Mathematical Wisdom, Ethical Foundation, True Logic, Reflective Learning, Knowledge Balance
Socrates Mathematical Wisdom, Ethical Foundation, True Logic, Reflective Learning, Knowledge Balance“Such as thy words are, such will thy affections be esteemed; and such will thy deeds be as thy affections and such thy life as thy deeds.” Socrates
Word Deeds, Life Actions, Affection Reflection, Inner Outer, Ethical Living
Socrates Word Deeds, Life Actions, Affection Reflection, Inner Outer, Ethical Living“Get married, in any case. If you happen to get a good mate, you will be happy; if a bad one, you will become philosophical, which is a fine thing in itself.” Socrates
Marriage Wisdom, Philosophical Insight, True Humor, Ethical Choice, Reflective Living
Socrates Marriage Wisdom, Philosophical Insight, True Humor, Ethical Choice, Reflective Living“Anybody can be a hellene, by his heart, his mind, his spirit.” Socrates
Cultural Identity, Inner Spirit, Open Mind, Universal Belonging, Human Spirit, Philosophical Thought
Socrates Cultural Identity, Inner Spirit, Open Mind, Universal Belonging, Human Spirit, Philosophical Thought“It is a disgrace to grow old through sheer carelessness before seeing what manner of man you may become by developing your bodily strength and beauty to their highest limit.” Socrates
Self-Development, Aging, Fitness, Responsibility, Fulfillment
Socrates Self-Development, Aging, Fitness, Responsibility, Fulfillment“Is there anyone to whom you entrust a greater number of serious matters than your wife? And is there anyone with whom you have fewer conversations?” Socrates
Marital Bonds, Communication Gap, Trust Relationships, Serious Matters, Spousal Dynamics
Socrates Marital Bonds, Communication Gap, Trust Relationships, Serious Matters, Spousal Dynamics“The individual leads in order that those who are led can develop their potential as human beings and thereby prosper.” Socrates
True Leadership, Potential Development, Ethical Guidance, Wisdom Reflection, Empowerment Insight
Socrates True Leadership, Potential Development, Ethical Guidance, Wisdom Reflection, Empowerment Insight“The easiest and noblest way is not to be crushing others, but to be improving yourselves.” Socrates
Self Improvement, Noble Path, Ethical Living, Wisdom Growth, Constructive Actions
Socrates Self Improvement, Noble Path, Ethical Living, Wisdom Growth, Constructive Actions“Let the questions be the curriculum.” Socrates
Lifelong Learning, Intellectual Curiosity, Questioning Mindset, Knowledge Pursuit, Reflective Thinking, Growth Mindset
Socrates Lifelong Learning, Intellectual Curiosity, Questioning Mindset, Knowledge Pursuit, Reflective Thinking, Growth Mindset