Quote by Rollo May

The ancient Greeks, as Plato reports, believed that we discover truth through reminiscence, that is by remembering, by intuitively searching into our own experience.

The ancient Greeks, as Plato reports, believed that we disco

Summary

This quote highlights the belief held by the ancient Greeks that truth is not something external or separate from us, but rather something that exists within us and can be accessed through introspection and deep reflection. Plato suggests that we have an inherent knowledge and understanding of truth that we gradually uncover and remember through the process of reminiscence. This implies that truth is not something we acquire from outside sources, but rather something we already possess within ourselves, waiting to be recollected and understood.

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By Rollo May

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