Argument Quote by Plato
““Whereas, our argument shows that the power and capacity of learning exists in the soul already; and that just as the eye was unable to turn from darkness to light without the whole body, so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soul be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedo, 4th century BCE
Learning is an innate capacity of the soul, requiring the whole being to turn from becoming toward true being and the good.
In simple terms: The soul already knows truth; it must awaken fully.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate holistic growth to realize truth.
Themes
philosophy
metaphysics
education
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- academic study
Key Concepts
soul
knowledge
being
good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we nurture the whole self toward truth?
- What practical steps reflect this philosophical view?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a metaphysical soul that may not be universally accepted.
