The life of which meaning one never ponders is not worth living.
Socrates
Purposeful Living, Self-Reflection, Meaningful Life, Inner Journey, Philosophical Wisdom, Life Fulfillment
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More Socrates Quotes
“He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains at his post and fights against the enemy.” Socrates
Courage Strength, Brave Actions, Fearless Stand, Inner Resolve, True Warrior, Inspirational Fortitude
Socrates Courage Strength, Brave Actions, Fearless Stand, Inner Resolve, True Warrior, Inspirational Fortitude“The greater the power that deigns to serve you, the more honor it demands of you.” Socrates
Power And Honor, Ethical Leadership, True Responsibility, Reflective Wisdom, Moral Reflection
Socrates Power And Honor, Ethical Leadership, True Responsibility, Reflective Wisdom, Moral Reflection“To harm another is to harm oneself.” Socrates
Universal Harm, Ethical Living, Inner Reflection, Moral Responsibility, True Connection
Socrates Universal Harm, Ethical Living, Inner Reflection, Moral Responsibility, True Connection“Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to enlarge his kind.” Socrates
Power Beauty, Human Desire, Natural Attraction, Aesthetic Inspiration, Life Continuity, Philosophical Beauty
Socrates Power Beauty, Human Desire, Natural Attraction, Aesthetic Inspiration, Life Continuity, Philosophical Beauty“If I had engaged in politics, O men of Athens, I should have perished long ago, and done no good either to you or to myself.” Socrates
Political Avoidance, Ethical Reflection, Leadership Risks, Honest Choice, Wisdom Over Power
Socrates Political Avoidance, Ethical Reflection, Leadership Risks, Honest Choice, Wisdom Over Power“What is happening to our young people? They disrespect their elders, they disobey their parents. They ignore the law. They riot in the streets inflamed with wild notions. Their morals are decaying. What is to become of them?” Socrates
Youth Reflection, Generational Concerns, Moral Decline, Social Critique, Ethical Awareness
Socrates Youth Reflection, Generational Concerns, Moral Decline, Social Critique, Ethical Awareness“Let the questions be the curriculum.” Socrates
Lifelong Learning, Intellectual Curiosity, Questioning Mindset, Knowledge Pursuit, Reflective Thinking, Growth Mindset
Socrates Lifelong Learning, Intellectual Curiosity, Questioning Mindset, Knowledge Pursuit, Reflective Thinking, Growth Mindset“Athletics have become professionalized.” Socrates
Sports, Professionalism, Modernization, Physical Fitness, Cultural Change
Socrates Sports, Professionalism, Modernization, Physical Fitness, Cultural Change“How can you call a man free when his pleasures rule over him.” Socrates
Self-Control, Freedom, Discipline, True Independence, Inner Strength, Wisdom Reflection
Socrates Self-Control, Freedom, Discipline, True Independence, Inner Strength, Wisdom Reflection“There is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend.” Socrates
Faithful Friendship, True Bonds, Life Treasure, Lasting Companions, Meaningful Relationships
Socrates Faithful Friendship, True Bonds, Life Treasure, Lasting Companions, Meaningful Relationships“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“Nothing is so well learned as that which is discovered.” Socrates
Self Discovery, Learning Truths, Knowledge Experience, Discovery Value, Insight Growth
Socrates Self Discovery, Learning Truths, Knowledge Experience, Discovery Value, Insight Growth“Exercise till the mind feels delight in reposing from the fatigue.” Socrates
Mental Fitness, Physical Exercise, Rest Delight, Mind Body, Strength Renewal
Socrates Mental Fitness, Physical Exercise, Rest Delight, Mind Body, Strength Renewal“In childhood be modest, in youth temperate, in adulthood just, and in old age prudent.” Socrates
Life Stages, Balanced Living, Modesty Growth, Temperance Values, Lifelong Wisdom, Aging Grace
Socrates Life Stages, Balanced Living, Modesty Growth, Temperance Values, Lifelong Wisdom, Aging Grace“Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.” Socrates
Gender Equality, Female Empowerment, Social Progress, Equality Reflection, Feminine Strength, Wisdom Insight
Socrates Gender Equality, Female Empowerment, Social Progress, Equality Reflection, Feminine Strength, Wisdom Insight“Obscurity is dispelled by augmenting the light of discernment, not by attacking the darkness.” Socrates
Light Of Discernment, Wisdom Clarity, True Understanding, Overcoming Darkness, Thoughtful Reflection
Socrates Light Of Discernment, Wisdom Clarity, True Understanding, Overcoming Darkness, Thoughtful Reflection“To express oneself badly is not only faulty as far as the language goes, but does some harm to the soul.” Socrates
Language Integrity, Communication Ethics, Words Power, Thoughtful Expression, Soul Impact, Linguistic Wisdom
Socrates Language Integrity, Communication Ethics, Words Power, Thoughtful Expression, Soul Impact, Linguistic Wisdom“The years wrinkle our skin, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles our soul.” Socrates
Youthful Spirit, Enthusiasm Reflection, True Aging, Inner Vitality, Inspirational Wisdom
Socrates Youthful Spirit, Enthusiasm Reflection, True Aging, Inner Vitality, Inspirational Wisdom“Has a philosopher like you failed to discover that our country is more to be valued and higher and holier far than mother or father or any ancestor, and more to be regarded in the eyes of the gods and of men of understanding?” Socrates
Patriotic Wisdom, National Value, Ethical Duty, Philosophical Loyalty, Holier Responsibility
Socrates Patriotic Wisdom, National Value, Ethical Duty, Philosophical Loyalty, Holier Responsibility“For who is there but you? Who not only claim to be a good man and a gentleman, for many are this, and yet have not the power of making others good. Whereas you are not only good yourself, but also the cause of goodness in others.” Socrates
Inspiring Goodness, Ethical Leadership, Moral Influence, Gentleman Impact, Shared Virtue
Socrates Inspiring Goodness, Ethical Leadership, Moral Influence, Gentleman Impact, Shared Virtue