To use words and phrases in an easygoing manner without scrutinizing them too curiously is not in general a mark of ill-breeding. On the contrary, there is something low-bred in being too precise. But sometimes there is no help for it.
Socrates
Language Usage, Social Etiquette, Balanced Expression, Thoughtful Speech, Communication Wisdom, Words Power
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More Socrates Quotes
“Silence is a profound melody, for those who can hear it above all the noise.” Socrates
Inner Peace, Mindfulness, Quiet Reflection, Deep Listening, Serenity, Spiritual Harmony
Socrates Inner Peace, Mindfulness, Quiet Reflection, Deep Listening, Serenity, Spiritual Harmony“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“Anybody can be a hellene, by his heart, his mind, his spirit.” Socrates
Cultural Identity, Inner Spirit, Open Mind, Universal Belonging, Human Spirit, Philosophical Thought
Socrates Cultural Identity, Inner Spirit, Open Mind, Universal Belonging, Human Spirit, Philosophical Thought“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“True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing. And in knowing that you know nothing, that makes you the smartest of all.” Socrates
Intellectual Humility, Wisdom Reflection, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Knowledge Insight, True Growth
Socrates Intellectual Humility, Wisdom Reflection, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Knowledge Insight, True Growth“Be the kind of person that you want people to think you are.” Socrates
Authenticity, Character, Integrity, Self-Improvement, Reputation
Socrates Authenticity, Character, Integrity, Self-Improvement, Reputation“No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death. He and his are not neglected by the gods.” Socrates
Goodness Protection, Divine Care, Life Peace, Ethical Security, Eternal Comfort
Socrates Goodness Protection, Divine Care, Life Peace, Ethical Security, Eternal Comfort“It is a disgrace to grow old through sheer carelessness before seeing what manner of man you may become by developing your bodily strength and beauty to their highest limit.” Socrates
Self-Development, Aging, Fitness, Responsibility, Fulfillment
Socrates Self-Development, Aging, Fitness, Responsibility, Fulfillment“Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.” Socrates
Blessed Death, Human Mortality, Eternal Peace, Life Reflection, Death Philosophy
Socrates Blessed Death, Human Mortality, Eternal Peace, Life Reflection, Death Philosophy“One should never do wrong in return, nor mistreat any man, no matter how one has been mistreated by him.” Socrates
Moral Forgiveness, Ethical Behavior, Peaceful Actions, Non-Retaliation, Inner Strength, Compassion Wisdom
Socrates Moral Forgiveness, Ethical Behavior, Peaceful Actions, Non-Retaliation, Inner Strength, Compassion Wisdom“Be of good hope in the face of death. Believe in this one truth for certain, that no evil can befall a good man either in life or death, and that his fate is not a matter of indifference to the gods.” Socrates
Hope Death, Eternal Peace, Divine Care, Goodness Security, Ethical Reassurance
Socrates Hope Death, Eternal Peace, Divine Care, Goodness Security, Ethical Reassurance“A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” Socrates
Morality, Ethics, Philosophy, Objectivity, Truth
Socrates Morality, Ethics, Philosophy, Objectivity, Truth“I am a fool, but I know I’m a fool and that makes me smarter than you.” Socrates
Humble Foolishness, Self Awareness, Wisdom Paradox, Honest Reflection, Intellectual Growth
Socrates Humble Foolishness, Self Awareness, Wisdom Paradox, Honest Reflection, Intellectual Growth“The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be, all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.” Socrates
Honor, Virtue, Authenticity, Self-Development, Moral Strength
Socrates Honor, Virtue, Authenticity, Self-Development, Moral Strength“But already it is time to depart, for me to die, for you to go on living; which of us takes the better course, is concealed from anyone except God.” Socrates
Mortality, Faith, Uncertainty, Acceptance, Life And Death
Socrates Mortality, Faith, Uncertainty, Acceptance, Life And Death“Ordinary people seem not to realize that those who really apply themselves in the right way to philosophy are directly and of their own accord preparing themselves for dying and death.” Socrates
Philosophy Preparation, Death Reflection, Wisdom Path, Life Awareness, Eternal Thoughts
Socrates Philosophy Preparation, Death Reflection, Wisdom Path, Life Awareness, Eternal Thoughts“Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of.” Socrates
Reputation, Integrity, Honor, Personal Values, Legacy
Socrates Reputation, Integrity, Honor, Personal Values, Legacy“Slanderers do not hurt me because they do not hit me.” Socrates
Rising Above, Inner Strength, Defying Negativity, Emotional Resilience, Ignoring Slander, Strength Silence
Socrates Rising Above, Inner Strength, Defying Negativity, Emotional Resilience, Ignoring Slander, Strength Silence