Skip to content

Cheer Quote by Socrates

“And I say let a man be of good cheer about his soul. When the soul has been arrayed in her own proper jewels - temperance and justice, and courage, and nobility and truth - she is ready to go on her journey when the hour comes.” quote by Socrates
Download Open image
“And I say let a man be of good cheer about his soul. When the soul has been arrayed in her own proper jewels - temperance and justice, and courage, and nobility and truth - she is ready to go on her journey when the hour comes.”

Socrates

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Plato’s Phaedrus, 370 BC

A soul equipped with virtues is prepared for life’s challenges when the time arrives.

In simple terms: Virtues ready the soul for its journey.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate temperance, justice, courage, truth.

Themes

virtue soul preparation journey

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • ethical decisions
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

ethical development inner strength moral readiness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which virtue do you need to strengthen now?
  • How do you apply these virtues daily?
A Different Perspective

Virtues alone may not guarantee success without action.

4.0 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Socrates

Explore all 579 Socrates quotes

More Cheer quotes

Browse all 969 Cheer quotes