Communication Quote by Plato
““The good is twice described in the Philebus as perfect, self- sufficient and seeked by all conscious beings. And the good does not have a contrary: it is not the one end of a scale whose evil would be the other end; it is a measure on any scale." Taken from Bernard Suzanne Plato and his dialogues Pursuing Goodness or the Good. Updated Nov 21, 1998””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Philebus, Plato, c. 380 BC
The good is a perfect, self‑sufficient ideal sought by all conscious beings, not a opposite of evil but a measure of all things.
In simple terms: The good is an absolute ideal, not a balance point with evil.
Key Takeaway
Strive toward the ideal good, not merely a relative balance.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
idealism
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- policy making
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Platonism
metaphysics
normative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we apply an absolute good in everyday choices?
- What limits arise when seeking a perfect ideal?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be too abstract for practical decision‑making.
