Music Quote by Plato
““isn’t this why the rearing in music is most sovereign? Because rhythm and harmony most of all insinuate themselves into the inmost part of the soul and most vigorously lay hold of it in bringing grace with them; and they make a man graceful if he is correctly reared, if not, the opposite.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedrus, 360 BC
Music shapes the soul, giving grace and elegance to those properly nurtured; otherwise it can have the opposite effect.
In simple terms: Music influences the soul, making people graceful or not.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate musical education for moral development.
Themes
art
education
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- family upbringing
- personal development
Key Concepts
aesthetics
virtue ethics
psychology of music
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music affect character?
- Can music replace other forms of moral teaching?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting music may limit emotional growth.
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