Arithmetic Quote by Plato
“Arithmetic is a kind of knowledge in which the best natures should be trained, and which must not be given up.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book VII, Plato, c. 380 BC
Arithmetic trains the best natures and should never be abandoned as essential knowledge.
In simple terms: Math trains the best minds and must be kept.
Key Takeaway
Preserve and practice arithmetic.
Themes
education
math
virtue
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- personal development
- skill building
- intellectual discipline
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep arithmetic central in education?
- What virtues does math develop?
A Different Perspective
Modern education may undervalue arithmetic.
