Children Quote by Plato
“Education is teaching our children to desire the right things.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book VII, c. 380 BC
Education should inspire desire for virtue and truth, not mere knowledge.
In simple terms: Teach children to want what’s right.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate moral curiosity.
Themes
philosophy
education
ethics
Mood
inspirational
philosophical
Type
ethical
educational
When to use this quote
- School curricula
- parental guidance
- mentorship programs
- community projects
- public policy
Key Concepts
Virtue ethics
Socratic method
desire formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education foster true moral desire?
- What role do society and family play?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on desire may ignore structural barriers.
