Believe Quote by Plato
“We will be better men, braver and less idle, if we believe that one must search for the things one does not know, rather than if we believe that it is not possible to find out what we do not know and that we must not look for it.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book VII, Plato, 4th century BC
Seeking the unknown fuels personal growth, while assuming ignorance is unknowable leads to stagnation.
In simple terms: Search the unknown to grow; assuming you can't know leads to stagnation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity, avoid fatalism.
Themes
growth
curiosity
stagnation
knowledge
philosophy
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- personal development
- leadership
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Epistemology
self‑improvement
Socratic method
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknown do you avoid exploring?
- How does curiosity change your actions?
A Different Perspective
Assuming some things are unknowable can limit innovation and inquiry.
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