Quote by Plato
Whenever a person strives, by the help of dialectic, to start in pursuit of every reality by a simple process of reason, independent of all sensuous information -- never flinching, until by an act of the pure intelligence he has grasped the real nature of good -- he arrives at the very end of the intellectual world.
Summary
This quote suggests that through the use of dialectic reasoning and pure intelligence, it is possible for a person to strive towards understanding the true nature of good and ultimate reality. By relying solely on reason and discarding sensory perceptions, one can detach themselves from worldly distractions and reach the pinnacle of intellectual exploration. The quote emphasizes the importance of intellectual pursuit and the potential of the human mind to grasp profound philosophical concepts.
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Reason
By Plato
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