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
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.
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.
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.
torches
Those having torches will pass them on to others.
flutes moral instruments
The flute is not an instrument that has a good moral effect - it is too exciting.
both discontent luxury meanness parent wealth
Wealth and poverty: the one is the parent of luxury and indolence, and the other of meanness and viciousness, and both of discontent
conquest enemies fear foreign order people require stirring tyrant war
When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty, and there is nothing more to fear from them, then he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.
came happy healthy people recognize role
When the role came along, I was very happy to do it, because this is life. It's something people need to see and recognize and get healthy about.