And what is written well and what is written badly...need…
““And what is written well and what is written badly...need we ask Lysias or any other poet or orator who ever wrote or will write either a political or other work, in meter or out of meter, poet or prose writer, to teach us this?" What is good, PhÊdrus, and what is not good...need we ask anyone to tell us these things?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author questions whether expertise is needed to judge quality in writing or speech.
In simple terms: Do we need experts to decide what’s good?
Key Takeaway
Value personal judgment over authority.
Themes
authority
judgment
writing
expertise
philosophy
Mood
inquisitive
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
literary
critical
When to use this quote
- educational settings
- creative workshops
- self‑editing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
aesthetics
critical thinking
literary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides what is good in your field?
- When should you trust your own judgment?
A Different Perspective
Expert opinions can be biased; personal experience also shapes taste.