Wisdom begins in wonder.
Socrates
Philosophical Reflection, Lifelong Learning, Intellectual Curiosity, Profound Insights, Wonderment, Quest Knowledge
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Self Improvement | Intelligence | Spiritual Creativity | True Joy | Words Power | Intellectual Honesty | Reflective Learning | Injustice Avoidance | Self Belief | Knowledge Acquisition | Opinion Change | False Reputation | Modest Contribution | Inner Journey | True Alignment | Safety | Pure Intentions | Emotional Transformation | Inner Purity | True Virtue | More
More Socrates Quotes
“The really important thing is not to live, but to live well. And to live well meant, along with more enjoyable things in life, to live according to your principles.” Socrates
Living Well, Principle Life, Quality Living, Ethical Standards, True Enjoyment
Socrates Living Well, Principle Life, Quality Living, Ethical Standards, True Enjoyment“Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.” Socrates
Steady Bonds, True Friendship, Lasting Loyalty, Careful Trust, Strong Connections
Socrates Steady Bonds, True Friendship, Lasting Loyalty, Careful Trust, Strong Connections“Fear of women love more than hate the man.” Socrates
Complex Relationships, Gender Dynamics, Love Fear, Emotional Paradox, Human Connection
Socrates Complex Relationships, Gender Dynamics, Love Fear, Emotional Paradox, Human Connection“Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live.” Socrates
Purposeful Living, Good Choices, Virtuous Life, Needs Balance, Food Ethics
Socrates Purposeful Living, Good Choices, Virtuous Life, Needs Balance, Food Ethics“All I know is that I do not know anything.” Socrates
Humility, Knowledge, Wisdom, Self-Reflection, Philosophy
Socrates Humility, Knowledge, Wisdom, Self-Reflection, Philosophy“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.” Socrates
Learning Wisdom, Knowledge Growth, Literary Inspiration, Intellectual Improvement, Self-Development, Wisdom Study
Socrates Learning Wisdom, Knowledge Growth, Literary Inspiration, Intellectual Improvement, Self-Development, Wisdom Study“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“You think that upon the score of fore-knowledge and divining I am infinitely inferior to the swans. When they perceive approaching death they sing more merrily than before, because of the joy they have in going to the God they serve.” Socrates
Joy in Death, Divine Service, Philosophical Reflection, Swan Symbolism, Peaceful Passing
Socrates Joy in Death, Divine Service, Philosophical Reflection, Swan Symbolism, Peaceful Passing“The bad one is that way because of the ignorance, therefore he can be healed with wisdom.” Socrates
Healing Wisdom, Overcoming Ignorance, Knowledge Power, Transformative Learning, Understanding Others, Personal Growth
Socrates Healing Wisdom, Overcoming Ignorance, Knowledge Power, Transformative Learning, Understanding Others, Personal Growth“Let him that would move the world first move himself.” Socrates
Self Action, World Change, Inner Motivation, Personal Responsibility, Leadership Impact
Socrates Self Action, World Change, Inner Motivation, Personal Responsibility, Leadership Impact“All things in moderation, including moderation.” Socrates
Balanced Life, Practical Moderation, Ethical Wisdom, True Balance, Controlled Living
Socrates Balanced Life, Practical Moderation, Ethical Wisdom, True Balance, Controlled Living“Envy is the ulcer of the soul.” Socrates
Soul Envy, Inner Poison, Emotional Harm, Jealousy Reflection, Spiritual Healing
Socrates Soul Envy, Inner Poison, Emotional Harm, Jealousy Reflection, Spiritual Healing“Be true to thine own self.” Socrates
Authentic Self, Inner Truth, Personal Integrity, Life Principles, Honest Living
Socrates Authentic Self, Inner Truth, Personal Integrity, Life Principles, Honest Living“I only know one thing, and that is I know nothing.” Socrates
Ignorance Awareness, Knowledge Humility, Learning Openness, Truth Realization, Wisdom Path
Socrates Ignorance Awareness, Knowledge Humility, Learning Openness, Truth Realization, Wisdom Path“I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled poets to write their poetry, but a kind of instinct or inspiration, such as you find in seers and prophets who deliver all their sublime messages without knowing in the least what they mean.” Socrates
Poetic Instinct, Divine Inspiration, Creative Process, Artistic Mystery, Prophet Insights, Wisdom Expression
Socrates Poetic Instinct, Divine Inspiration, Creative Process, Artistic Mystery, Prophet Insights, Wisdom Expression“Knowledge is our ultimate good.” Socrates
True Knowledge, Ethical Learning, Wisdom Growth, Intellectual Value, Ultimate Goal
Socrates True Knowledge, Ethical Learning, Wisdom Growth, Intellectual Value, Ultimate Goal“Living well and beautifully and justly are all one thing.” Socrates
Beautiful Living, Ethical Justice, True Wisdom, Reflective Balance, Holistic Insight
Socrates Beautiful Living, Ethical Justice, True Wisdom, Reflective Balance, Holistic Insight“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