Socrates
Socrates
Socrates was a classical Greekphilosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is an enigmatic figure known chiefly through the accounts of classical writers, especially the writings of his students Plato and Xenophon and the plays of his contemporary Aristophanes. Plato's dialogues are among the most comprehensive accounts of Socrates to survive from antiquity, though it is unclear the degree to which Socrates himself is "hidden behind his 'best disciple', Plato"...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPhilosopher
friendship faithful possession
There is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend.
wisdom philosophy knowing-nothing
True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.
philosophy philosophical married
Get married, in any case. If you happen to get a good mate, you will be happy; if a bad one, you will become philosophical, which is a fine thing in itself.
inspirational motivational philosophy
The unexamined life is not worth living.
want what-you-want ifs
If what you want to tell me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful, why tell it to me at all
men equal superiors
When a woman is allowed to become a man's equal, she becomes his superior.
thinking people want
Be the kind of person that you want people to think you are.
wise wisdom knowing-nothing
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
warrior fighting peaceful
I call myself a Peaceful Warrior... because the battles we fight are on the inside
understanding half answers
Understanding a question is half an answer.
knowing height thyself
Knowing thyself is the height of wisdom.
profound silence noise
Silence is a profound melody, for those who can hear it above all the noise.
life important principles
The really important thing is not to live, but to live well. And to live well meant, along with more enjoyable things in life, to live according to your principles.
beer men good-man
Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live.