Quote by Plato

We ought to fly away from earth to heaven as quickly as we can and to fly away is to become like God, as far as this is possible and to become like him is to become holy, just, and wise.

We ought to fly away from earth to heaven as quickly as we c

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to achieve holiness, justice, and wisdom, we should strive to detach ourselves from earthly matters and instead focus on reaching a higher spiritual realm, likened to heaven. It implies that by striving to become more godlike, we can embody these virtues, as far as human potential allows, and attain a higher state of being. The quote emphasizes the importance of transcending earthly limitations and aligning oneself with divine qualities to achieve true enlightenment and moral excellence.

By Plato

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