Alive Quote by Plato
![“[Aristotle] was the most eminent of all the pupils of Plato… He seceded from Plato while he was still alive; so that they tell a story that [Plato] said, " Aristotle has kicked us off, just as chickens do their mother after they have been hatched.” quote by Plato](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/786/plato-103_alive_aristotle-was-the-most-eminent-of-all-th_1532299.jpg)
“[Aristotle] was the most eminent of all the pupils of Plato… He seceded from Plato while he was still alive; so that they tell a story that [Plato] said, " Aristotle has kicked us off, just as chickens do their mother after they have been hatched.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: The Republic, Plato, 380 BC
Aristotle left Plato’s school during Plato’s lifetime, illustrating that even great teachers eventually see students surpass them.
In simple terms: Aristotle outgrew Plato’s teachings.
Key Takeaway
Accept that mentorship evolves.
Themes
education
philosophy
mentor‑student relationships
Mood
reflective
respectful
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic mentorship
- career development
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Socratic method
intellectual independence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle outgrowing a mentor?
- When is it appropriate to diverge from a teacher’s path?
A Different Perspective
Some may view it as betrayal rather than progress.
