Comforter Quote by Plato
“Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: The Republic, Book III, c. 380 BC
Wealth provides comfort but does not guarantee happiness or virtue.
In simple terms: Wealth comforts but isn’t sufficient for happiness.
Key Takeaway
Pursue virtue alongside material comfort.
Themes
philosophy
wealth
comfort
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- ethical decision‑making
- personal fulfillment
- social inequality
Key Concepts
virtue
ethics
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can wealth be used to foster societal good?
- How does comfort influence moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Wealth can create complacency and moral neglect.
