The hour of departure has arrived and we go our ways; I to die, and you to live. Which is better? Only God knows.
Socrates
Life Death, Divine Mystery, Uncertain Paths, Mortal Journey, Fate Decisions
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More Socrates Quotes
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Socrates
Fear Of Light, Childlike Wisdom, Ethical Reflection, True Growth, Tragic Insight
Socrates Fear Of Light, Childlike Wisdom, Ethical Reflection, True Growth, Tragic Insight“Wars and revolutions and battles are due simply and solely to the body and its desires. All wars are undertaken for the acquisition of wealth; and the reason why we have to acquire wealth is the body, because we are slaves in its service.” Socrates
War And Desire, Wealth Reflection, Body Slavery, Ethical Insight, Universal Struggles
Socrates War And Desire, Wealth Reflection, Body Slavery, Ethical Insight, Universal Struggles“I know what I do not know.” Socrates
True Knowledge, Intellectual Humility, Self-Awareness, Wisdom Insight, Philosophical Reflection, Personal Growth
Socrates True Knowledge, Intellectual Humility, Self-Awareness, Wisdom Insight, Philosophical Reflection, Personal Growth“All wars are fought for the acquisition of wealth.” Socrates
War Reflection, Wealth Critique, True Cause, Ethical Perspective, Historical Insight
Socrates War Reflection, Wealth Critique, True Cause, Ethical Perspective, Historical Insight“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“Do not grieve over someone who changes all of the sudden. It might be that he has given up acting and returned to his true self.” Socrates
Self Revelation, Change Acceptance, True Identity, Emotional Healing, Inner Transformation
Socrates Self Revelation, Change Acceptance, True Identity, Emotional Healing, Inner Transformation“The best seasoning for food in hunger; for drink, thirst.” Socrates
Hunger Thirst, Simple Pleasures, Basic Needs, Life Essentials, True Value
Socrates Hunger Thirst, Simple Pleasures, Basic Needs, Life Essentials, True Value“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” Socrates
Humble Wisdom, Ignorance Realization, Knowledge Start, Self Awareness, Truth Seeking
Socrates Humble Wisdom, Ignorance Realization, Knowledge Start, Self Awareness, Truth Seeking“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 body cannot be cured without regard for the soul.” Socrates
Body And Soul, Spiritual Healing, Ethical Health, Holistic Wisdom, True Balance
Socrates Body And Soul, Spiritual Healing, Ethical Health, Holistic Wisdom, True Balance“To be uncertain is to be uncomfortable, but to be certain is to be ridiculous.” Socrates
Certainty Doubt, Intellectual Humility, Comfort Uncertainty, Truth Exploration, Thought Balance
Socrates Certainty Doubt, Intellectual Humility, Comfort Uncertainty, Truth Exploration, Thought Balance“The greatest flood has the soonest ebb; the sorest tempest the most sudden calm; the hottest love the coldest end; and from the deepest desire oftentimes ensues the deadliest hate.” Socrates
Passionate Extremes, Emotional Cycles, Desire Conflict, Love Struggles, Calm Storms
Socrates Passionate Extremes, Emotional Cycles, Desire Conflict, Love Struggles, Calm Storms“May I consider the wise man rich, and may I have such wealth as only the self-restrained man can bear or endure.” Socrates
Wisdom Wealth, Self Restraint, True Richness, Ethical Riches, Controlled Abundance
Socrates Wisdom Wealth, Self Restraint, True Richness, Ethical Riches, Controlled Abundance“The difficulty, my friends, is not in avoiding death, but in avoiding unrighteousness; for that runs faster than death.” Socrates
Avoiding Unrighteousness, Ethical Living, Morality Over, Death Wisdom, Life Choices
Socrates Avoiding Unrighteousness, Ethical Living, Morality Over, Death Wisdom, Life Choices“The greatest of all mysteries is the man himself.” Socrates
Human Mystery, Self Reflection, True Insight, Inner Depths, Philosophical Wonder
Socrates Human Mystery, Self Reflection, True Insight, Inner Depths, Philosophical Wonder“Better to do a little well, than a great deal badly.” Socrates
Quality Over Quantity, True Effort, Ethical Focus, Wisdom Reflection, Thoughtful Actions
Socrates Quality Over Quantity, True Effort, Ethical Focus, Wisdom Reflection, Thoughtful Actions“There is a doctrine whispered in secret that a man is a prisoner who has no right to open the door and run away; this is a great mystery which I do not quite understand.” Socrates
Mysterious Doctrine, Human Prison, Ethical Boundaries, Freedom Struggle, Life Mystery
Socrates Mysterious Doctrine, Human Prison, Ethical Boundaries, Freedom Struggle, Life Mystery“An education obtained with money is worse than no education at all.” Socrates
True Learning, Ethical Education, Value Of Knowledge, Wealth Reflection, Intellectual Priority
Socrates True Learning, Ethical Education, Value Of Knowledge, Wealth Reflection, Intellectual Priority