Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
SOCRATESThe answer I gave myself and the oracle was that it was to my advantage to be as I am.
More Socrates Quotes
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He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.
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To express oneself badly is not only faulty as far as the language goes, but does some harm to the soul.
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To find yourself, think for yourself.
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It is not difficult to avoid death, gentlemen of the jury; it is much more difficult to avoid wickedness, for it runs faster than death.
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Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
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Understanding a question is half an answer.
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Is it true; is it kind, or is it necessary?
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To fear death, gentlemen, is no other than to think oneself wise when one is not, to think one knows what one does not know.
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I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.
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There is no greater evil one can suffer than to hate reasonable discourse.
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Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.
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Mankind is made of two kinds of people: wise people who know they’re fools, and fools who think they are wise.
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I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.
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Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
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The hottest love has the coldest end.
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