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“The love of the gods belongs to anyone who has given to true virtue and nourished it, and if any human being could become immortal, it would be he.” quote by Plato
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“The love of the gods belongs to anyone who has given to true virtue and nourished it, and if any human being could become immortal, it would be he.”

Plato

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Source Dialogue: Republic, Book X, Plato, c. 380 BC

True virtue leads to divine love and potential immortality for those who cultivate it.

In simple terms: Virtue grants divine love and possible immortality.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue for lasting fulfillment.

Themes

virtue divine love immortality ethics

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • education
  • leadership
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Platonism moral philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does cultivating virtue affect your daily choices?
  • Can love be measured?
A Different Perspective

Virtue alone may not guarantee divine favor; external factors matter.

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