Accepting Quote by Protagoras
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“Everyone, including the Athenians [...] are right to accept advice from anyone, since it is incumbent on everyone to share in that sort of excellence, or else there can be no city at all.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Protagoras, 380 BC
Advocates sharing advice to maintain societal excellence and cohesion.
In simple terms: Share wisdom for a better city.
Key Takeaway
Promote collective learning.
Themes
wisdom
city
excellence
social contract
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- political debates
- educational settings
- community meetings
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What if advice is ignored?
- How does shared knowledge strengthen society?
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