Making money Quote by Socrates
““I did not care for the things that most people care about– making money, having a comfortable home, high military or civil rank, and all the other activities, political appointments, secret societies, party organizations, which go on in our city . . . I set myself to do you– each one of you, individually and in private– what I hold to be the greatest possible service. I tried to persuade each one of you to concern himself less with what he has than with what he is, so as to render himself as excellent and as rational as possible.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Apology by Plato, 399 BC
Socrates argues that personal virtue and rational self‑improvement outweigh material wealth, status, or political power.
In simple terms: Focus on being virtuous rather than acquiring possessions.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner excellence.
Themes
virtue
self‑improvement
philosophy
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- leadership
- community service
Key Concepts
rationality
excellence
service
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑growth with societal responsibilities?
- What does “being excellent” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting basic needs can be impractical.
