Quote by Plato

The excessive increase of anything causes a reaction in the opposite direction.

The excessive increase of anything causes a reaction in the

Summary

This quote suggests that when something grows excessively or becomes too extreme, a response will naturally occur in the opposite direction. It implies that extreme situations tend to correct themselves or balance out over time. For example, if a population grows rapidly without proper resources or management, it may eventually face a decline or setback as a consequence. This quote encourages moderation and warns against the dangers of excessive growth or imbalances in various aspects of life.

Topics

Revolution

By Plato

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

The trick is growing up without growing old.

The trick is growing up without growing old.

Age

The figure of the gunman in the window was inextricable from

The figure of the gunman in the window was inextricable from the victim and his history. This sustained Oswald in his cell. It gave him what he needed to live. The more time he spent in a cell, the stronger he would get. Everybody knew who he was now.

Assassination

The sad thing is, I was discovering that you almost have to

The sad thing is, I was discovering that you almost have to make a joke of being good to strangers. Up and down the country, these people doing their good deeds were doubtless being seen as slightly eccentric, when in reality and in an ideal world they should be deemed the most normal people of all.

Inspirational Karma

It is a strange and long war, the war that violence is forev

It is a strange and long war, the war that violence is forever waging against truth. All the efforts of violence are powerless to weaken truth, and serve only to make it stronger. All the lights of truth are powerless to stop violence, and serve only

War

Too many church services start at eleven sharp and end at tw

Too many church services start at eleven sharp and end at twelve dull.

Boredom

Anyone can speak Troll. All you have to do is point and grun

Anyone can speak Troll. All you have to do is point and grunt.

Humor Funny Language

One of the highlights of the first Good Omens tour was Neil

One of the highlights of the first Good Omens tour was Neil and I walking through New York singing Shoehorn with Teeth. Well, we'd had a good breakfast. And you don't get mugged, either.

Terry Pratchett

Neil Gaiman New York City Shoehorn With Teeth They Might Be Giants

I like rhythmic things that butt up against each other in a

I like rhythmic things that butt up against each other in a cool kind of way.

Cool

Cosmetic surgery processes the bodies of woman-made women, w

Cosmetic surgery processes the bodies of woman-made women, who make up the vast majority of its patient pool, into man-made women.

Beauty Equality Advertising Culture Aging Double Standards Cosmetics Body Image Cosmetic Surgery Diet Industry Eating Disorders

The democratic youth lives along day by day, gratifying the

The democratic youth lives along day by day, gratifying the desire that occurs to him, at one time drinking and listening to the flute, at another downing water and reducing, now practicing gymnastic, and again idling and neglecting everything; and sometimes spending his time as though he were occupied in philosophy.

Students

I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening to me t

I don't divide architecture, landscape and gardening to me they are one.

Architecture

She's cute, I thought, but you don't need to like a girl who

She's cute, I thought, but you don't need to like a girl who treats you like you're ten: You've already got a mom.

Funny