Quote by Socrates

We are in fact convinced that if we are ever to have pure knowledge of anything, we must get rid of the body and contemplate things by themselves with the soul by itself. It seems, to judge from the argument, that the wisdom which we desire and upon which we profess to have set our hearts will be attainable only when we are dead and not in our lifetime.

We are in fact convinced that if we are ever to have pure kn

Summary

This quote suggests that true knowledge can only be achieved when we separate ourselves from the physical world and contemplate things with our soul alone. The speaker believes that wisdom, which they highly value, can only be attained after death rather than during their lifetime. They imply that the limitations of the body hinder our ability to attain pure knowledge, indicating that a deeper understanding and wisdom exist beyond the realm of the living.

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By Socrates

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