An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.
Plato
Foolishness And Noise, Wisdom And Silence, Human Behavior, Intellectual Insight, Social Reflection
Plato’s Quotes On Topics
State And Governance | Spirit And Courage | Ideal Society | Wealth And Poverty | Ethical Behavior | Moral Leadership | Philosophical Humor | Universal Exploration | Moral Criticism | Child-like State | Life Choices | Reflective Insight | Childlike Honesty | Ignorance Learning | Fearlessness | Pain Perception | Wellbeing Struggles | Fearless Attitude | Creative Inspiration | Patience Mindset | More
More Plato Quotes
“For the rhapsode ought to interpret the mind of the poet to his hearers, but how can he interpret him well unless he knows what he means?” Plato
Poetry Interpretation, Artistic Understanding, Intellectual Insight, Creative Expression, Literary Wisdom
Plato Poetry Interpretation, Artistic Understanding, Intellectual Insight, Creative Expression, Literary Wisdom“I would fain grow old learning many things.” Plato
Lifelong Learning, Growing Wisdom, Intellectual Curiosity, Knowledge Pursuit, Personal Growth, Mental Development
Plato Lifelong Learning, Growing Wisdom, Intellectual Curiosity, Knowledge Pursuit, Personal Growth, Mental Development“The only office of state which I ever held, O men of Athens, was that of senator: the tribe Antiochis, which is my tribe, had the presidency at the trial of the generals who had not taken up the bodies of the slain after the battle of Arginusae; and you proposed to try them in a body, contrary to law, as you all thought afterwards;.” Plato
Political Office, Civic Duty, Legal Justice, Ethical Trial, Historical Reflection
Plato Political Office, Civic Duty, Legal Justice, Ethical Trial, Historical Reflection“Our object in the construction of the state is the greatest happiness of the whole, and not that of any one class.” Plato
Social Equality, Collective Welfare, State Happiness, Public Good, Equality Principles, Unity In Governance
Plato Social Equality, Collective Welfare, State Happiness, Public Good, Equality Principles, Unity In Governance“You’re my Star, a stargazer too, and I wish that I were Heaven, with a billion eyes to look at you!” Plato
Romantic Admiration, Starry Love, Cosmic Affection, Poetic Love, Deep Connection, Celestial Beauty
Plato Romantic Admiration, Starry Love, Cosmic Affection, Poetic Love, Deep Connection, Celestial Beauty“There are two wolves inside of you, Glaucon. Anyone can have an alpha-beta pair; rarer are the alpha-alpha and beta-beta ones. Most precious of all are those who have stepped out of the Cave; the philosopher-kings who may rule society: the sigma-alpha pair.” Plato
Inner Conflict, Dual Nature, Personal Growth, Philosophical Leadership, Social Rulership
Plato Inner Conflict, Dual Nature, Personal Growth, Philosophical Leadership, Social Rulership“For to fear death, my friends, is only to think ourselves wise without really being wise, for it is to think that we know what we do not know. For no one knows whether death may not be the greatest good that can happen to man.” Plato
Fear Death, Life Wisdom, Mortality Truth, Existential Reflection, Courage Philosophy
Plato Fear Death, Life Wisdom, Mortality Truth, Existential Reflection, Courage Philosophy“Those who tell the stories rule society.” Plato
Storytelling And Power, Social Control, Cultural Influence, Narratives And Society, Leadership Insight
Plato Storytelling And Power, Social Control, Cultural Influence, Narratives And Society, Leadership Insight“And I assert that those men are the fathers not only of ourselves, but of our liberties and of the liberties of all who are on the continent, for that was the action to which the Hellenes looked back when they ventured to fight for their own safety in the battles which ensued: they became disciples of the men of Marathon.” Plato
Liberty Founders, Historical Heritage, Freedom Fight, Inspirational Legacy, Safety Warriors, Greek Heroes
Plato Liberty Founders, Historical Heritage, Freedom Fight, Inspirational Legacy, Safety Warriors, Greek Heroes“Dear Crito, your zeal is invaluable, if a right one; but if wrong, the greater the zeal the greater the danger.” Plato
Zeal Caution, Moral Reflection, Wise Judgment, Ethical Risk, Philosophical Advice
Plato Zeal Caution, Moral Reflection, Wise Judgment, Ethical Risk, Philosophical Advice“After a moment’s pause, in which he made a real manly effort to think, he said: My opinion is, Socrates, that temperance makes a man ashamed or modest, and that temperance is the same as modesty. Very good, I said; and did you not admit, just now, that temperance is noble?” Plato
Temperance And Modesty, Moral Philosophy, Self Discipline, Noble Character, Philosophical Dialogue
Plato Temperance And Modesty, Moral Philosophy, Self Discipline, Noble Character, Philosophical Dialogue“Ignorance, the root and the stem of every evil.” Plato
Ignorance Evil, Moral Struggle, Knowledge Pursuit, Ethical Awareness, Personal Growth
Plato Ignorance Evil, Moral Struggle, Knowledge Pursuit, Ethical Awareness, Personal Growth“The measure of a man is what he does with power.” Plato
Power And Responsibility, Human Nature, Moral Insight, Philosophical Wisdom, Leadership Reflection
Plato Power And Responsibility, Human Nature, Moral Insight, Philosophical Wisdom, Leadership Reflection“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato
Music And Morality, Art And Life, Philosophical Reflection, Creative Spirit, Emotional Insight
Plato Music And Morality, Art And Life, Philosophical Reflection, Creative Spirit, Emotional Insight“Attention to health is life’s greatest hindrance.” Plato
Health Challenges, Wellbeing Struggles, Life Disruptions, Physical Care, Priority Balance, Health Awareness
Plato Health Challenges, Wellbeing Struggles, Life Disruptions, Physical Care, Priority Balance, Health Awareness“At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.” Plato
Love And Creativity, Emotional Insight, Philosophical Truth, Artistic Reflection, Human Experience
Plato Love And Creativity, Emotional Insight, Philosophical Truth, Artistic Reflection, Human Experience“The very good and the very wicked are both quite rare, and that most men are between those extremes.” Plato
Good Wickedness, Moral Balance, Human Nature, Ethical Range, Personal Virtue
Plato Good Wickedness, Moral Balance, Human Nature, Ethical Range, Personal Virtue“The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so.” Plato
True Virtue, Hidden Goodness, Ethical Living, Sincere Morality, Inner Integrity, Humble Principles
Plato True Virtue, Hidden Goodness, Ethical Living, Sincere Morality, Inner Integrity, Humble Principles