Indoctrination Quote by Plato
““Strange times are these in which we live when old and young are taught falsehoods in school. And the person that dares to tell the truth is called at once a lunatic and fool””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: "Republic", 380 BC
Critiques education that teaches falsehoods, labeling truth‑tellers as lunatics.
In simple terms: Education can mislead; truth is punished.
Key Takeaway
Question teachings.
Themes
education
truth
conformity
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- school reform
- public discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced backlash for speaking truth?
- How can societies protect truth‑tellers?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be suppressed socially.
