Ashamed Quote by Socrates
“Are you not ashamed of heaping up the greatest amount of money and honor and reputation, and caring so little about wisdom and truth and the greatest improvement of the soul?”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Apology, 399 BC
Wealth and fame are hollow without wisdom, truth, and soul growth.
In simple terms: True value lies in inner virtue, not external success.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize learning and moral development.
Themes
virtue
wisdom
materialism
Mood
inquisitive
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- financial success
- social status
Key Concepts
Socratic method
ethical hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What wisdom are you neglecting?
- How can you balance wealth and truth?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue practical needs and security.
