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.
SOCRATESLet him who would move the world first move himself.
More Socrates Quotes
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Nobody is qualified to become a statesman who is entirely ignorant of the problem of wheat.
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I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.
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True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.
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One should never do wrong in return, nor mistreat any man, no matter how one has been mistreated by him.
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Is it true; is it kind, or is it necessary?
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An unconsidered life is not one worth living.
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Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.
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As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will, he will be sure to repent.
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The great honor in the world is to be what we pretend to be.
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Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.
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If you want to be a good saddler, saddle the worst horse; for if you can tame one, you can tame all.
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There is no solution; seek it lovingly.
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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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He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
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The hottest love has the coldest end.
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