Quote by Plato

Will you not allow that I have as much of the spirit of prophecy in me as the swans? For they, when they perceive that they must die, having sung all their life long, do then sing more lustily than ever, rejoicing in the thought that they are going to the god they serve.

Will you not allow that I have as much of the spirit of prop

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a desire to be acknowledged for possessing the same prophetic instincts as a swan. The speaker compares the swans' behavior when death approaches - singing more passionately than ever - to their own anticipation of joining the deity they worship. This quote showcases the speaker's yearning to be recognized and appreciated for their spiritual insight and connection with a higher power.

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By Plato

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