Quote by Plato

Similarly with regard to truth, won't we say that a soul is maimed if it hates a voluntary falsehood, cannot endure to have one in itself, and is greatly angered when it exists in others, but is nonetheless content to accept an involuntary falsehood, isn't angry when it is caught being ignorant, and bears its lack of learning easily, wallowing in it like a pig?

Similarly with regard to truth, won't we say that a soul is

Summary

This quote highlights the inconsistency of a person's attitude towards falsehood and ignorance. It argues that a soul is damaged if it despises intentional falsehood and becomes upset when others engage in it, yet remains unaffected by involuntary falsehoods or being ignorant. The quote suggests that a person who accepts involuntary falsehoods and lacks the desire to learn is akin to a pig wallowing in ignorance. This serves as a critique of individuals who selectively value truth and knowledge, revealing the importance of consistently valuing and seeking truth in all aspects of life.

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Truth Learning Ethics

By Plato

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