Affirm Quote by Plato
“Let us affirm what seems to be the truth, that, whether one is or is not, one and the others in relation to themselves and one another, all of them, in every way, are and are not, and appear to be and appear not to be.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Theaetetus, circa 369 BC
Reality is a complex interplay of existence and non‑existence, perception and appearance, requiring careful philosophical inquiry.
In simple terms: Truth involves both being and not being, perception and appearance.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about what is real.
Themes
philosophy
ontology
epistemology
logic
paradox
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- critical thinking workshops
- ethical deliberations
Key Concepts
dialectic
metaphysics
conceptual analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “being and not being” mean to you?
- How do appearances influence your judgments?
A Different Perspective
Complex language can obscure practical understanding.
![“It's not enough to look for the truth, however a noble journey that might be. [...] You must be able to say "yes" to what you see. [...] He is the yeasayer who could look upon evil, disease and suffering, all the worst incarnations of the Eternal No, and not fall insane. He is the great-souled one…” quote by David Zindell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/11f/david-zindell-19617_able_it-s-not-enough-to-look-for-the-truth-ho_1309092.jpg)
