Arise Quote by Plato
“Any one who has common sense will remember that the bewilderments of the eyes are of two kinds, and arise from two causes, either from coming out of the light or from going into the light, which is true of the mind's eye, quite as much as of the bodily eye; and he who remembers this when he sees any one whose vision is perplexed and weak, will not be too ready to laugh; he will first ask whether that soul of man has come out of the brighter light, and is unable to see because unaccustomed to the dark, or having turned from darkness to the day is dazzled by excess of light.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book VII, Plato, ~380 BC
The mind can be confused either by moving from darkness to light or from light to darkness, so we should be compassionate toward those whose understanding is unsettled.
In simple terms: Understanding can be disrupted by too much or too little insight.
Key Takeaway
Judge others with empathy, not mockery.
Themes
compassion
perception
knowledge
humility
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- teaching
- counseling
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
epistemology
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when someone struggles with new ideas?
- What can you do to ease their transition?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change even when it is beneficial.
