I would fain grow old learning many things.
Plato
Lifelong Learning, Growing Wisdom, Intellectual Curiosity, Knowledge Pursuit, Personal Growth, Mental Development
Plato’s Quotes On Topics
Divine Law | Ethical Accountability | Knowledge And Power | Inner Reflection | Power And Responsibility | Knowledge And Ignorance | Temporary Existence | Philosophical Inquiry | Human Influence | Patience Importance | Wealth And Comfort | Balance Principle | Individual Opinion | Knowledge Limitations | Philosophical Kings | Philosophical Thought | Meaningful Work | Immediate Action | Faith And Strength | Soul And Knowledge | More
More Plato Quotes
“A mere speck that nevertheless constantly contributed to the good of the whole – is you, you who have forgotten that nothing is created except to provide the entire universe with a life of prosperity. You forget that creation is not for your benefit: you exist for the sake of the universe.” Plato
Universal Purpose, Selflessness, Cosmic Contribution, Interconnected Life, Creation Philosophy
Plato Universal Purpose, Selflessness, Cosmic Contribution, Interconnected Life, Creation Philosophy“When men speak ill of thee, live so as nobody may believe them.” Plato
Virtuous Living, Ethical Reputation, Character Defense, Moral Conduct, Inner Strength, Truthful Actions
Plato Virtuous Living, Ethical Reputation, Character Defense, Moral Conduct, Inner Strength, Truthful Actions“I understand; you mean that he will be a ruler in the city of which we are the founders, and which exists in idea only; for I do not believe that there is such an one anywhere on earth? In heaven, I replied, there is laid up a pattern of it, methinks, which he who desires may behold, and beholding, may set his own house in order. But whether such an one exists, or ever will exist in fact, is no matter; for he will live after the manner of that city, having nothing to do with any other.” Plato
Ideal Society, Philosophical Rulership, Political Philosophy, Divine Order, Utopian Vision
Plato Ideal Society, Philosophical Rulership, Political Philosophy, Divine Order, Utopian Vision“Now in the days of Cronos there existed a law respecting the destiny of man, which has always been, and still continues to be in Heaven, – that he who has lived all his life in justice and holiness shall go, when he is dead, to the Islands of the Blessed, and dwell there in perfect happiness out of the reach of evil; but that he who has lived unjustly and impiously shall go to the house of vengeance and punishment, which is called Tartarus.” Plato
Justice And Destiny, Afterlife Philosophy, Moral Life, Divine Law, Ethical Reflection
Plato Justice And Destiny, Afterlife Philosophy, Moral Life, Divine Law, Ethical Reflection“A state arises, as I conceive, out of the needs of mankind; no one is self-sufficing, but all of us have many wants.” Plato
State And Needs, Social Structure, Human Dependence, Political Philosophy, Governance Insight
Plato State And Needs, Social Structure, Human Dependence, Political Philosophy, Governance Insight“All things will be produced in superior quantity and quality, and with greater ease, when each man works at a single occupation, in accordance with his natural gifts, and at the right moment, without meddling with anything else.” Plato
Work Efficiency, Personal Skill, Social Harmony, Natural Talent, Focused Living
Plato Work Efficiency, Personal Skill, Social Harmony, Natural Talent, Focused Living“Books are immortal sons defying their sires.” Plato
Books And Legacy, Knowledge Immortality, Philosophical Reflection, Intellectual Growth, Timeless Wisdom
Plato Books And Legacy, Knowledge Immortality, Philosophical Reflection, Intellectual Growth, Timeless Wisdom“Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy, and political greatness and wisdom meet in one, and those commoner natures who pursue either to the exclusion of the other are compelled to stand aside, cities will never have rest from their evils, – nor.” Plato
Philosophical Kings, Political Wisdom, Social Reform, Moral Leadership, Ethical Governance
Plato Philosophical Kings, Political Wisdom, Social Reform, Moral Leadership, Ethical Governance“And from Eretria they went to Marathon with a like intention, expecting to bind the Athenians in the same yoke of necessity in which they had bound the Eretrians. Having effected one-half of their purpose, they were in the act of attempting the other, and none of the Hellenes dared to assist either the Eretrians or the Athenians, except the Lacedaemonians, and they arrived a day too late for the battle;.” Plato
Historical Conflict, Marathon Battle, Courageous Actions, Delayed Help, Strategic Wars, Greek History
Plato Historical Conflict, Marathon Battle, Courageous Actions, Delayed Help, Strategic Wars, Greek History“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“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.” Plato
Self-Mastery, Personal Discipline, Emotional Control, Inner Victory, Noble Struggles
Plato Self-Mastery, Personal Discipline, Emotional Control, Inner Victory, Noble Struggles“Men of my age flock together; we are birds of a feather, as the old proverb says;.” Plato
Human Nature, Relationships, Age And Wisdom, Social Reflection, Life Philosophy
Plato Human Nature, Relationships, Age And Wisdom, Social Reflection, Life Philosophy“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“States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.” Plato
Human Character And Society, State And Governance, Social Philosophy, Personal Influence, Political Insight
Plato Human Character And Society, State And Governance, Social Philosophy, Personal Influence, Political Insight“Nothing can be more absurd than the practice that prevails in our country of men and women not following the same pursuits with all their strengths and with one mind, for thus, the state instead of being whole is reduced to half.” Plato
Equality And Unity, Social Philosophy, Governance Insight, Gender Roles, Human Potential
Plato Equality And Unity, Social Philosophy, Governance Insight, Gender Roles, Human Potential“This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.” Plato
Tyranny And Power, Leadership Reflection, Political Philosophy, Social Insight, Governance Dynamics
Plato Tyranny And Power, Leadership Reflection, Political Philosophy, Social Insight, Governance Dynamics“Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence.” Plato
Parental Influence, Reverence, Ethical Inheritance, Wisdom For Future Generations, Moral Education
Plato Parental Influence, Reverence, Ethical Inheritance, Wisdom For Future Generations, Moral Education“For good nurture and education implant good constitutions.” Plato
Education Nurture, Moral Development, Character Building, Growth Influence, Positive Formation
Plato Education Nurture, Moral Development, Character Building, Growth Influence, Positive Formation“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