Socrates ( 10 of 62 )
I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comprehend them with each of my other read more
I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comprehend them with each of my other senses I might blind my soul altogether.
Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.
Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers.
Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers.
If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would read more
If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.
What you cannot enforce, do not command.
What you cannot enforce, do not command.
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.
The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.
As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will-he will
be sure to repent it.
As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will-he will
be sure to repent it.
Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live.
Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live.
