Courage Quote by Plato
““And if the truth of all things that are is always in our soul, then the soul must be immortal, so you should take courage and whatever you do not happen to know, that is to remember, at present, you must endeavour to discover and recollect...I cannot swear to everything I have said in this argument – but one thing I am ready to fight for in word and deed, that we shall be better, braver and more active men if we believe it right to look for what we do not know, than if we think we cannot discover it and have no duty to seek it.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedo, 360 BC
The soul contains all knowledge; we must courageously seek what we do not yet know and strive to recall it.
In simple terms: Soul holds truth; seek unknown with courage.
Key Takeaway
Pursue knowledge despite uncertainty.
Themes
philosophy
knowledge
courage
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- personal growth
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
Platonism
anamnesis
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknown truths drive your curiosity?
- How do you balance faith in intuition with evidence?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all truth resides in the soul may ignore empirical limits.
