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“Not I, but the city teaches.” quote by Socrates
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“Not I, but the city teaches.”

Socrates

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Apology, 399 BC

The city, not the individual, imparts moral lessons and shapes behavior.

In simple terms: Society teaches us.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on communal influence.

Themes

education society morality

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • community events
  • public policy

Key Concepts

social learning civic responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much of your values come from society?
  • Can you think independently of cultural norms?
A Different Perspective

Individual agency may be overlooked.

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