Evil Quote by Plato
![“["F]or it's not possible," [Socrates] said, "for anybody to experience a greater evil than hating arguments. Hatred of arguments and hatred of human beings come about in the same way. For hatred of human beings arises from artlessly trusting somebody to excess, and believing that human being to be…” quote by Plato](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/78b/plato-103_evil_f-or-it-s-not-possible-socrates-said-for_1524608.jpg)
““["F]or it's not possible," [Socrates] said, "for anybody to experience a greater evil than hating arguments. Hatred of arguments and hatred of human beings come about in the same way. For hatred of human beings arises from artlessly trusting somebody to excess, and believing that human being to be in every way true and sound and trustworthy, and then a little later discovering that this person is wicked and untrustworthy - and then having this experience again with another. And whenever somebody experiences this many times, and especially at the hands of just those he might regard as his most intimate friends and comrades, he then ends up taking offense all the time and hates all human beings and believes there's nothing at all sound in anybody.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book VII, Plato, c. 380 BC
Human beings often hate arguments because they repeatedly experience betrayal by trusted friends, leading to generalized mistrust of people.
In simple terms: Repeated betrayal breeds hatred of both arguments and people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize patterns of betrayal and seek healthy discourse.
Themes
trust
betrayal
argument
human nature
disillusionment
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political debate
- online forums
- team meetings
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between a flawed argument and a flawed person?
- Can you rebuild trust after repeated betrayals?
A Different Perspective
Generalizing from specific betrayals can unfairly condemn all individuals.
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