There is no greater evil one can suffer than to hate reasonable discourse.
SOCRATESTo express oneself badly is not only faulty as far as the language goes, but does some harm to the soul.
More Socrates Quotes
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A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.
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The great honor in the world is to be what we pretend to be.
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My plainness of speech makes them hate me, and what is their hatred but a proof that I am speaking the truth.
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It is a disgrace to grow old through sheer carelessness before seeing what manner of man you may become by developing your bodily strength and beauty to their highest limit.
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Every action has its pleasures and its price.
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Wealth does not bring about excellence, but excellence makes wealth and everything else good for men, both individually and collectively.
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Is it true; is it kind, or is it necessary?
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The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.
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Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
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We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
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Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.
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Envy is the ulcer of the soul.
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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.
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From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.
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To find yourself, think for yourself.
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