When the mind's eye rests on objects illuminated by truth and reality, it understands and comprehends them, and functions intelligently; but when… — Plato Copy Share Image
The philosopher is in love with truth, that is, not with the changing world of sensation, which is the object of opinion,… — Plato Copy Share Image
The true lover of knowledge naturally strives for truth, and is not content with common opinion, but soars with undimmed and unwearied… — Plato Copy Share Image
That which is apprehended by intelligence and reason is always in the same state; but that which is conceived by opinion with… — Plato Copy Share Image
“True opinions are a fine thing and do all sorts of good so long as they stay in their place; but they… — Plato Copy Share Image
“Haven't you noticed that opinion without knowledge is always a poor thing? At the best it is blind—isn't anyone who holds a… — Plato Copy Share Image
Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll… — Plato Copy Share Image
Between knowledge of what really exists and ignorance of what does not exist lies the domain of opinion. It is more obscure… — Plato Copy Share Image
Not one of them who took up in his youth with this opinion that there are no gods ever continued until old… — Plato Copy Share Image
Then may we not fairly plead in reply that our true lover of knowledge naturally strives for truth, and is not content… — Plato Copy Share Image
Each man is capable of doing one thing well. If he attempts several, he will fail to achieve distinction in any. — Plato Copy Share Image
You may be sure, dear Crito, that inaccurate language is not only in itself a mistake: it implants evil in men's souls. — Plato Copy Share Image
“If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is… — Plato Copy Share Image
Any city, however small, is in fact divided into two, one the city of the poor, the other of the rich; these are at… — Plato Copy Share Image
“The love of man to woman is a thing common and of course, and at first partakes more of instinct and passion than of… — Plato Copy Share Image
Strange times are these in which we live when old and young are taught in falsehood's school, and the one man that dares to… — Plato Copy Share Image
For let me tell you, that the more the pleasures of the body fade away, the greater to me is the pleasure and charm… — Plato Copy Share Image
“What shall we say about those spectators, then, who can see a plurality of beautiful things, but not beauty itself, and who are incapable… — Plato Copy Share Image
