Plato Quotes

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Thought of the Day

“He who is of calm and happy nature
will hardly feel the pressure of age,
but to him who is of an opposite disposition
youth and age are equally a burden.”

~ Plato

Thought for the Day

“Wise men talk because
they have something to say;
fools, because
they have to say something.”

~ Plato

Thought for Today

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“Human behavior
flows from three main sources:
desire, emotion, and knowledge.”

~ Plato

Thought for Today

“Our youth have an insatiable desire for wealth:
They have bad manners and atrocious customs
regarding dressing their hair
and what garments or shoes they wear.”

~ Plato 428 – 347 B.C.

Thought of the Day

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics
are punished by being governed
by those who are dumber.”

~ Plato


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