Plato Quote by Milan Kundera
““Let us suppose that such is the case, that somewhere in the world each of us has a partner who once formed part of our body. Tomas's other part is the young woman he dreamed about. The trouble is, man does not find the other part of himself. Instead, he is sent a Tereza in a bulrush basket. But what happens if he nevertheless later meets the one who was meant for him, the other part of himself? Whom is he to prefer? The woman from the bulrush basket or the woman from Plato's myth?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Unbearable Lightness of Being”, 1984
The passage explores the tension between destiny and choice in love, questioning whether we should follow fate or personal desire.
In simple terms: Choosing between destiny and desire.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on true love.
Themes
love
choice
destiny
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑discovery
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you believe in a “soulmate”?
- How do you reconcile fate with personal agency?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex relationships.
