Care Quote by Socrates
““My friend...care for your psyche...know thyself, for once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves" -Socrates””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Apology, 399 BC
Understanding oneself is the foundation for self‑care and personal growth.
In simple terms: Self‑knowledge enables self‑care.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness.
Themes
self‑awareness
personal growth
psychology
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- journaling
- mindfulness practice
- coaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you translate self‑knowledge into daily habits?
- What obstacles block your self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge alone may not change harmful habits.
![“There you have Socrates’ wisdom; [b] he himself isn’t willing to teach, but he goes around learning from others and isn’t even grateful to them.” quote by Plato](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eae/plato-103_learning-from-others_there-you-have-socrates-wisdom-b-he-hims_1744984.jpg)
