Quote by Plato

There must always remain something that is antagonistic to good.

There must always remain something that is antagonistic to g

Summary

This quote suggests that there should always be a force or element that acts in opposition to what is considered good or virtuous. It implies that the existence of something antagonistic serves as a necessary counterbalance to ensure the appreciation, understanding, and preservation of goodness. This opposition can remind individuals of the value of what is good, and foster growth and development by encouraging them to overcome challenges and strive for improvement. It implies that without the contrast of opposing forces, the concept of "good" may lose its significance or become stagnant.

Topics

Good

By Plato

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

To value riches is not to be covetous. They are the gift of

To value riches is not to be covetous. They are the gift of God, and, like every gift of his, good in themselves, and capable of a good use. But to overvalue riches, to give them a place in the heart which God did not design them to fill, this is covetous

Wealth

You'd think I'd have been happiest in my life playing music

You'd think I'd have been happiest in my life playing music in front of 50,000 people at Gillette Stadium. But let me tell you, it's an odd feeling to feel alone in the spotlight.

Words are made of silver, but silence is made of gold.

Words are made of silver, but silence is made of gold.

Portuguese Proverb

Wisdom Life Silence Speech

What is the point of being on this Earth if you are going to

What is the point of being on this Earth if you are going to be like everyone else?

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Motivational Inspirational Originality

Your world is a living expression of how you are using and h

Your world is a living expression of how you are using and have used your mind.

Earl Nightingale

Mind

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination.

Determination

Never hire anyone who is going to report directly to you who

Never hire anyone who is going to report directly to you who you do not intuitively just plain like from first impressions. If your instincts tell you you're going to have a hard time working with someone, pass.

Work

Too much coffee. Too much coffee and Gatorade. It's a hell o

Too much coffee. Too much coffee and Gatorade. It's a hell of a mix. If you're ever tired in the morning, just try that mix, and tell me what you think.

Morning

When at a loss how to go on, cough.

When at a loss how to go on, cough.

Speeches (oratory)

The enemies of the future are always the very nicest people.

The enemies of the future are always the very nicest people.

Christopher Morley

Future

I am not an adventurer by choice but by fate.

I am not an adventurer by choice but by fate.

Vincent Van Gogh

Adventure

Three classes of people: Those who see. Those who see when t

Three classes of people: Those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.

Leonardo DaVinci

Humanity