Believe Quote by Plato
“'That is the story. Do you think there is any way of making them believe it?' ' Not in the first generation', he said, 'but you might succeed with the second and later generations.'”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: "The Republic", Book VII, c. 380 BC
Changing beliefs across generations may require successive efforts beyond the first attempt
In simple terms: Ideas spread over multiple generations
Key Takeaway
Plan for long-term influence
Themes
philosophy
education
political theory
Mood
thoughtful
strategic
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- educational curricula
- family upbringing
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
intergenerational change
cultural transmission
strategic patience
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies sustain ideas across generations?
- How to measure intergenerational impact?
A Different Perspective
First generation resistance can stall progress
