The answer I gave myself and the oracle was that it was to my advantage to be as I am.
SOCRATESEnvy is the ulcer of the soul.
More Socrates Quotes
-
-
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.
SOCRATES -
There is no greater evil one can suffer than to hate reasonable discourse.
SOCRATES -
When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you shall have it.
SOCRATES -
Do not do to others what angers you if done to you by others.
SOCRATES -
Everything is plainer when spoken than when unspoken.
SOCRATES -
The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance.
SOCRATES -
In all of us, even in good men, there is a lawless wild-beast nature, which peers out in sleep.
SOCRATES -
From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.
SOCRATES -
Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart’s desire; the other is to get it.
SOCRATES -
The greatest blessing granted to mankind come by way of madness, which is a divine gift.
SOCRATES -
Wisdom begins in wonder.
SOCRATES -
I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.
SOCRATES -
Every action has its pleasures and its price.
SOCRATES -
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
SOCRATES -
Intelligent individuals learn from every thing and every one; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already have all the answers.
SOCRATES