Quote by George Santayana

All thought is naught but a footnote to Plato.

All thought is naught but a footnote to Plato.

Summary

This quote suggests that all subsequent thinking and philosophical inquiry can be seen as an extension or elaboration of Plato's ideas. It implies that Plato's teachings form the foundation upon which later thinkers have built and expanded upon, making his work fundamental to the development of philosophical thought throughout history. The quote assigns an immense significance to Plato's contributions, implying that they have had a profound and enduring influence on the intellectual discourse that followed.

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Thought

By George Santayana

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