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“It would be better for me ... that multitudes of men should disagree with me rather than that I, being one, should be out of harmony with myself.” quote by Plato
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“It would be better for me ... that multitudes of men should disagree with me rather than that I, being one, should be out of harmony with myself.”

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Source Dialogue: Phaedrus, 370 BC

Self‑harmony is essential; it is better to have many external disagreements than internal conflict.

In simple terms: Inner harmony beats external discord.

Key Takeaway

Seek internal consistency.

Themes

philosophy self harmony

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • ethical decisions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

dialectic self‑knowledge

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you resolve inner conflict?
  • When is external disagreement healthy?
A Different Perspective

External conflict can still cause stress.

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