Quote by Socrates

When desire, having rejected reason and overpowered judgment which leads to right, is set in the direction of the pleasure which beauty can inspire, and when again under the influence of its kindred desires it is moved with violent motion towards the beauty of corporeal forms, it acquires a surname from this very violent motion, and is called love.

When desire, having rejected reason and overpowered judgment

Summary

This quote discusses how desire, when fueled by the allure of beauty and pleasure, can overshadow reason and judgment. It explains that when desire is driven towards physical beauty, it becomes known as love. The quote suggests that love can emerge from a passionate, intense pursuit of the aesthetic appeal of corporeal forms. It underscores the idea that love often originates from a strong attraction that disregards rationality and leans heavily on physical desire and emotional attachment to beauty.

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Love

By Socrates

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