Republic Quotes

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I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is

I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.

Paradox Plato Republic Apology Nothing Socrates Knowing Socratic Wisdome

... when someone sees a soul disturbed and unable to see som

... when someone sees a soul disturbed and unable to see something, he won't laugh mindlessly, but he'll take into consideration whether it has come from a brighter life and is dimmed through not having yet become accustomed to the dark or whether it has come from greater ignorance into greater light and is dazzled by the increased brillance.

Soul Light Plato Republic Allegory Of The Cave

The philosopher whose dealings are with divine order himself

The philosopher whose dealings are with divine order himself acquires the characteristics of order and divinity.

Philosophy Plato Republic