Cities Quote by Socrates
“Not I, but the city teaches.”
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.
Reflect on communal influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- community events
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much of your values come from society?
- Can you think independently of cultural norms?
Individual agency may be overlooked.