Plato
Plato
Platowas a philosopher in Classical Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition. Unlike nearly all of his philosophical contemporaries, Plato's entire œuvre is believed to have survived intact for over 2,400 years...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPhilosopher
deem enemy tells truth worst
They deem him the worst enemy who tells them the truth
cling poor soul starve strange strive touch weep
A kiss, and touch of lips; not strange my Soul should cling - Strive to cross, weep to turn, and starve with me poor thing
wide
I wanted this to have as wide an audience as possible. I didn't want to get an X rating, because in my opinion once that happens you X-out everyone else.
graduation education teacher
The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life.
fitness workout exercise
Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being
worth-living self-discovery
The life which is not examined is not worth living.
harmony results rhythm
Music then is simply the result of the effects of Love on rhythm and harmony.
abstinence temperance
Abstinence is the surety of temperance.
cures should whole
The cure of the part should not be attempted without the cure of the whole.
integrity destiny light
Integrity is your destiny-it is the light that guides your way.
fools-day religion april
Even the gods love jokes.
lines states built
I take it that our state, having been founded and built up on the right lines, is good in the complete sense of the word.
deities purpose miserable
The deity on purpose [sings] the liveliest of all lyrics through the most miserable poet.
integrity men hearing
There is nothing so delightful as the hearing, or the speaking of truth. For this reason, there is no conversation so agreeable as that of the man of integrity, who hears without any intention to betray, and speaks without any intention to deceive.