It is a common saying, and in everybody's mouth, that life is but a sojourn.
Plato
Life As A Sojourn, Human Experience, Temporary Existence, Philosophical Reflection, Journey Of Life
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“We should not allow into our minds the conviction that argumentation has nothing sound about it; much rather we should believe that it is we who are not yet sound and that we must take courage and be eager to attain soundness, you and the others for the sake of your whole life still to come, and I for the sake of death itself.” Plato
Intellectual Courage, Moral Conviction, Sound Argument, Self-improvement, Philosophical Growth
Plato Intellectual Courage, Moral Conviction, Sound Argument, Self-improvement, Philosophical Growth“For a young person cannot judge what is allegorical and what is literal; anything that he receives into his mind at that age is likely to become indelible and unalterable; and therefore it is most important that the tales which the young first hear should be models of virtuous thoughts.” Plato
Youth And Wisdom, Allegory And Truth, Moral Education, Ethical Growth, Early Learning
Plato Youth And Wisdom, Allegory And Truth, Moral Education, Ethical Growth, Early Learning“And what, Socrates, is the food of the soul? Surely, I said, knowledge is the food of the soul.” Plato
Soul And Knowledge, Intellectual Fulfillment, Wisdom And Learning, Philosophical Insight, Life’s Purpose
Plato Soul And Knowledge, Intellectual Fulfillment, Wisdom And Learning, Philosophical Insight, Life’s Purpose“And we have made of ourselves living cesspools, and driven doctors to invent names for our diseases.” Plato
Human Nature, Social Issues, Health Concerns, Modern Problems, Self-destruction
Plato Human Nature, Social Issues, Health Concerns, Modern Problems, Self-destruction“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“Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself.” Plato
Thinking And Soul, Intellectual Reflection, Philosophical Insight, Inner Dialogue, Wisdom Pursuit
Plato Thinking And Soul, Intellectual Reflection, Philosophical Insight, Inner Dialogue, Wisdom Pursuit“Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.” Plato
Encouraging Growth, Progress Support, Patience Mindset, Positive Guidance, Growth Motivation, Constructive Feedback
Plato Encouraging Growth, Progress Support, Patience Mindset, Positive Guidance, Growth Motivation, Constructive Feedback“The first and best victory is to conquer self.” Plato
Self Control, Victory Over Self, Noble Triumph, Emotional Strength, Inner Peace, Disciplined Life
Plato Self Control, Victory Over Self, Noble Triumph, Emotional Strength, Inner Peace, Disciplined Life“Now early life is very impressible, and children ought not to learn what they will have to unlearn when they grow up; we must therefore have a censorship of nursery tales, banishing some and keeping others.” Plato
Childhood Influence, Early Education, Storytelling Impact, Learning Roots, Youth Development, Tale Selection
Plato Childhood Influence, Early Education, Storytelling Impact, Learning Roots, Youth Development, Tale Selection“We do not learn; and what we call learning is only a process of recollection.” Plato
Learning And Recollection, Knowledge Philosophy, Intellectual Growth, Soul Insight, Education Reflection
Plato Learning And Recollection, Knowledge Philosophy, Intellectual Growth, Soul Insight, Education Reflection“It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other.” Plato
Cosmic Perspective, Soul Awakening, Astronomical Wonders, Spiritual Reflection, Higher Thinking, Universal Exploration
Plato Cosmic Perspective, Soul Awakening, Astronomical Wonders, Spiritual Reflection, Higher Thinking, Universal Exploration“For the introduction of a new kind of music must be shunned as imperiling the whole state; since styles of music are never disturbed without affecting the most important political institutions.” Plato
Music And Politics, Cultural Change, Political Reflection, Social Order, Art And Society
Plato Music And Politics, Cultural Change, Political Reflection, Social Order, Art And Society“Life must be lived as play.” Plato
Playful Living, Joyful Spirit, Carefree Mindset, Happy Approach, Life Enjoyment, Positive Philosophy
Plato Playful Living, Joyful Spirit, Carefree Mindset, Happy Approach, Life Enjoyment, Positive Philosophy“But can that which does not exist have anything pertaining or belonging to it? Of course not. Then the one has no name, nor is there any description or knowledge or perception or opinion of it... And it is neither named nor described nor thought of nor known, nor does any existing thing perceive it.” Plato
Existence Perception, Knowledge Limits, Conceptual Thought, Non-existence Reality, Philosophical Inquiry
Plato Existence Perception, Knowledge Limits, Conceptual Thought, Non-existence Reality, Philosophical Inquiry“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“The soul takes nothing with her to the next world but her education and her culture. At the beginning of the journey to the next world, one’s education and culture can either provide the greatest assistance, or else act as the greatest burden, to the person who has just died.” Plato
Soul And Education, Afterlife Reflection, Spiritual Development, Cultural Insight, Philosophical View
Plato Soul And Education, Afterlife Reflection, Spiritual Development, Cultural Insight, Philosophical View“How can you prove whether at this moment we are sleeping, and all our thoughts are a dream; or whether we are awake, and talking to one another in the waking state?” Plato
Dream Vs Reality, Existential Questions, Conscious Reflection, Awake Thoughts, Philosophical Inquiry, Reality Perception
Plato Dream Vs Reality, Existential Questions, Conscious Reflection, Awake Thoughts, Philosophical Inquiry, Reality Perception“There must always remain something that is antagonistic to good.” Plato
Good Evil, Moral Struggle, Ethical Conflict, Duality Nature, Life Balance
Plato Good Evil, Moral Struggle, Ethical Conflict, Duality Nature, Life Balance