The Most Beautiful Quotes of Philosophers

Notable Quotes by Plato

Every person becomes a poet when love touches their heart.
My teacher is dear to me, but the truth is dearer.
The price good people pay for their indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by the wicked.
A righteous man is one who suffers harm but never inflicts it.
Adversity refines the soul as much as it corrupts the pleasures of life, while luxury corrupts the soul as much as it improves life.
It is a misfortune to study without thinking, but a greater misfortune to think without studying.
The essence of manners is for a person to feel shame before oneself.
A good person doesn’t need laws to tell them how to act responsibly; a corrupt individual will always find a way to evade the rules.
Love is the gateway from nonexistence to existence.
It is not important to live, but to live well.
We are insane if we cannot think, bigoted if we refuse to think, and enslaved if we do not dare to think.
Life is hope; whoever loses hope loses life.
If it rained freedom from the sky, some slaves would carry umbrellas.
The eye of insight sharpens only when the physical eye weakens.
Victory over oneself is the greatest victory.
The ruler is like a great river from which smaller rivers draw; if it is fresh, they become fresh, if it is salty, they become salty.

Beware of committing evil more than you fear suffering its consequences.
All human souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are both eternal and blessed.
The honest man is perpetually a child.
In any case, marry; if you acquire a good wife, you will be happy, and if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.
It is not necessary for my words to be accepted, but it is vital for them to be truthful.
The best things lie in moderation.
Minds are talents, and knowledge is a gain.
Knowledge is good, and ignorance is evil.
He who is stingy with himself is even stingier with others.
A good soul appreciates even a little kindness, while a wicked soul finds no value in a great deal of it.
When women are given equal standing with men, they become the masters.
A life without trials is not worth living.
Those whose thoughts are sound receive inspiration; perseverance leads to success.
Weakness of faith, lack of manners, insufficient remorse for errors, and a failure to accept admonition are ailments with no cure.
A remarkable woman teaches us how to love when we want to hate, how to laugh when we want to cry, and how to smile amidst our pain.
A woman’s genius lies within her heart.
All I know is that I know nothing.
The peace of the wise rests in the presence of truth, while the foolish find comfort in falsehood.
The wise should address the ignorant as a doctor addresses a patient.
There is no rest for those who seek comfort through laziness.

A little knowledge applied is more beneficial than a great deal of knowledge poorly applied.
Do not rush your work; rather, prioritize its quality, for people do not inquire how long it took, but rather look at its perfection and craftsmanship.
If you labor in goodness, the weariness will fade, but the goodness will remain; if you indulge in sins, the pleasure will dissipate, leaving only the sins.
Do not discourage anyone making steady progress, even if it is slow.
A righteous individual does not require laws to dictate responsible conduct; whereas a corrupt person will always find a way to circumvent legalities.
As long as a person could do better, merely engaging in work makes one idle.
Just as iron rusts when neglected, so too does the mind decay in the absence of work.
I quickly learned that only work could save and strengthen my health and body, while constant psychological distress and nervous tension would completely destroy me.
Work and friendship are the best recipe for a healthy life.
Love and work are the cornerstones of humanity.
I constantly do what I cannot do, so I may learn how to do it.
If a person truly wishes to live, they must work and be bold.
A man’s worth is found in his honesty in speech and sincerity in action.
No measure defines a person better than their work.
Enjoying work adds to its perfection.
Obstacles strengthen the mind just as labor strengthens the body.

Every individual turns into a poet when love touches their heart.
Love is the doorway that leads from nonexistence to existence.
The beauty of a woman lies in the beauty of her heart.
True love transforms hatred in our hearts into love, sadness into joy, and tears into smiles.
One who falls in love with oneself stands safe from deceit.
Love is the most potent form of magic.
Love without fidelity is a structure without foundation.
The most loyal love among humans is the love for food.
The endurance of love lies in maintaining good manners.
True love begins when we stop expecting something in return.
Wherever love exists, life is present.
He who loves the tree must also love the branches.
The more we love, the greater our fear of hurting those we cherish.
Happiness springs from loving others, while misery emanates from self-love.
Love is blind.
When all eyes are asleep, the eyes of love remain awake.
Indeed, love is blind.
Patriotism is beautiful, but why should love be confined within boundaries?
Love and a cough cannot be concealed.
Love embodies continuity and purity, while hatred represents death and suffering.
There is a significant difference between loving her for her beauty and her being beautiful because you love her.
I love you not for who you are, but for who I become when I am with you.
Love endures death and separation better than it withstands doubt and betrayal.
Flaws are magnified when love diminishes.