Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.
Plato
Cosmic Reflection, Universal Exploration, Soul Awakening, Astronomical Wonders, Higher Thinking
Plato’s Quotes On Topics
Relationship Truths | Intellectual Honesty | Fear Management | Personal Impact | Philosophical Question | Spiritual Development | Cunning And Wisdom | Wisdom And Accomplishment | Social Harmony | Wealth Equality | Humility And Truth | Moral Virtue | Ethical Reputation | Rarity Of Greatness | Language And Health | Life Wisdom | Socrates And Philosophy | Discipline Endurance | Societal Order | Existence Perception | More
More Plato Quotes
“And the same will be true of the orator and the oratory in relation to all other arts. The orator need have no knowledge of the truth about thongs; it is enough for him to have discovered a knack of persuading the ignorant that he seems to know more than the experts.” Plato
Oratory Skills, Persuasive Tactics, Speech Art, Misleading Rhetoric, Communication Power, Expertise Illusion
Plato Oratory Skills, Persuasive Tactics, Speech Art, Misleading Rhetoric, Communication Power, Expertise Illusion“The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life.” Plato
Education And Future, Personal Growth, Life Path, Knowledge Influence, Philosophical Teaching
Plato Education And Future, Personal Growth, Life Path, Knowledge Influence, Philosophical Teaching“The unjust man enjoys life better than the just.” Plato
Injustice Vs Justice, Life Choices, Ethical Dilemmas, Virtue Vs Vice, Personal Ethics, Moral Reflection
Plato Injustice Vs Justice, Life Choices, Ethical Dilemmas, Virtue Vs Vice, Personal Ethics, Moral Reflection“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“The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible. But there, arriving, she is sure of bliss and forever dwells in paradise.” Plato
Soul And Bliss, Invisible Realms, Spiritual Insight, Eternal Happiness, Philosophical Reflection
Plato Soul And Bliss, Invisible Realms, Spiritual Insight, Eternal Happiness, Philosophical Reflection“Neither do the ignorant seek after wisdom. For herein is the evil of ignorance, that he who is neither good nor wise is nevertheless satisfied with himself: he has no desire for that of which he feels no want.” Plato
Ignorance And Wisdom, Desire For Knowledge, Intellectual Growth, Self Awareness, Moral Insight
Plato Ignorance And Wisdom, Desire For Knowledge, Intellectual Growth, Self Awareness, Moral Insight“Philosophy begins in wonder.” Plato
Philosophical Wonder, Intellectual Curiosity, Life Inquiry, Thoughtful Exploration, Knowledge Start
Plato Philosophical Wonder, Intellectual Curiosity, Life Inquiry, Thoughtful Exploration, Knowledge Start“I was hoping that you would instruct me in the nature of piety and impiety; and then I might have cleared myself of Meletus and his indictment. I would have told him that I had been enlightened by Euthyphro, and had given up rash innovations and speculations, in which I indulged only through ignorance, and that now I am about to lead a better life.” Plato
Piety Wisdom, Moral Teachings, Self-improvement, Philosophical Growth, Spiritual Insight
Plato Piety Wisdom, Moral Teachings, Self-improvement, Philosophical Growth, Spiritual Insight“When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty and there is nothing to fear from them then he is always stirring up some war or other in order that the people may require a leader.” Plato
Tyranny And Leadership, Political Manipulation, Governance Insight, War And Peace, Power Dynamics
Plato Tyranny And Leadership, Political Manipulation, Governance Insight, War And Peace, Power Dynamics“The most important part of education is proper training in the nursery.” Plato
Early Education, Child Development, Educational Philosophy, Moral Training, Foundational Learning
Plato Early Education, Child Development, Educational Philosophy, Moral Training, Foundational Learning“Well, although I do not suppose that either of us knows anything really beautiful and good, I am better off than he is, – for he knows nothing, and thinks that he knows; I neither know nor think that I know.” Plato
Wisdom And Humility, Knowledge And Ignorance, Intellectual Insight, Philosophical Reflection, Self Awareness
Plato Wisdom And Humility, Knowledge And Ignorance, Intellectual Insight, Philosophical Reflection, Self Awareness“The one who learns and learns and doesn’t practice is like the one who plows and plows and never plants.” Plato
Knowledge Practice, Lifelong Learning, Personal Growth, Action Required, Consistent Effort
Plato Knowledge Practice, Lifelong Learning, Personal Growth, Action Required, Consistent Effort“Pleasure is the bait of sin.” Plato
Pleasure Temptation, Moral Struggle, Sinful Desire, Ethical Choice, Tempting Bait
Plato Pleasure Temptation, Moral Struggle, Sinful Desire, Ethical Choice, Tempting Bait“SOCRATES: First, then, let us consider whether the doing of injustice exceeds the suffering in the consequent pain: Do the injurers suffer more than the injured? POLUS: No, Socrates; certainly not.” Plato
Injustice And Suffering, Ethical Reflection, Philosophical Dialogue, Moral Insight, Justice Philosophy
Plato Injustice And Suffering, Ethical Reflection, Philosophical Dialogue, Moral Insight, Justice Philosophy“There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help, and what they cannot.” Plato
Anger Control, Life Acceptance, Peaceful Mind, Emotional Balance, Personal Growth
Plato Anger Control, Life Acceptance, Peaceful Mind, Emotional Balance, Personal Growth“The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.” Plato
Self-reliance Happiness, Personal Strength, Wise Living, Inner Peace, Life Balance
Plato Self-reliance Happiness, Personal Strength, Wise Living, Inner Peace, Life Balance“Then not only an old man, but also a drunkard, becomes a second time a child.” Plato
Old Age, Human Nature, Life Cycle, Wisdom Loss, Child-like State
Plato Old Age, Human Nature, Life Cycle, Wisdom Loss, Child-like State“Then whatever the soul possesses, to that she comes bearing life? Yes, certainly. And is there any opposite to life? There is, he said. And what is that? Death.” Plato
Life And Death, Soul And Existence, Philosophical Insight, Opposites, Eternal Truth
Plato Life And Death, Soul And Existence, Philosophical Insight, Opposites, Eternal Truth“So where power is in the hands of a savage and uneducated tyrant, anyone who is greatly his superior will doubtless be an object of fear to the ruler, and never able to be on terms of genuine friendship with him.” Plato
Tyranny Fear, Intellectual Superiority, Moral Integrity, Political Power, Social Struggle
Plato Tyranny Fear, Intellectual Superiority, Moral Integrity, Political Power, Social Struggle