[Aristotle] was the most eminent of all the pupils of…
“[Aristotle] was the most eminent of all the pupils of Plato… He seceded from Plato while he was still alive; so that they tell a story that [Plato] said, " Aristotle has kicked us off, just as chickens do their mother after they have been hatched.”
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Aristotle left Plato’s school during Plato’s lifetime, illustrating that even great teachers eventually see students surpass them.
In simple terms: Aristotle outgrew Plato’s teachings.
Accept that mentorship evolves.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic mentorship
- career development
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle outgrowing a mentor?
- When is it appropriate to diverge from a teacher’s path?
Some may view it as betrayal rather than progress.