Ordinary people seem not to realize that those who really apply themselves in the right way to philosophy are directly and of their own accord preparing themselves for dying and death. Socrates accordapplydeath Change image and share on social
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it. Socrates employmanpraise Change image and share on social
Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued. Socrates chieflygoodlife Change image and share on social
I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled poets to write their poetry, but a kind of instinct or inspiration, such as you find in seers and prophets who deliver all their sublime messages without knowing in the least what they mean. Socrates decidedeliverenable share on social
The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be. Socrates greathonorlive Change image and share on social
Let him that would move the world first move himself. Socrates moveworld Change image and share on social
Death may be the greatest of all human blessings. Socrates blessingdeathgreat Change image and share on social
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 baseconceptionemotional Change image and share on social
Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us. Socrates blessinggeneralgod Change image and share on social
