Beautiful Quote by Plato
“I was stupid enough to think that we ought to speak the truth about each person eulogised, and to make this the foundation, and from these truths to choose the most beautiful things and arrange them in the most elegant way; and I was quite proud to think how well I should speak, because I believed that I knew the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Theaetetus, Plato, c. 369 BC
The speaker claims truth about each person is the basis for selecting beauty, yet admits this belief may be flawed.
In simple terms: Truth about people is used to pick beauty, but the claim may be mistaken.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about truth and beauty.
Themes
philosophy
truth
beauty
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- art criticism
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
epistemology
aesthetics
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly know someone?
- How do we distinguish truth from self‑delusion?
A Different Perspective
Truth claims can be biased by personal pride.
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