Active Quote by Socrates
“...one thing I am ready to fight for as long as I can, in word and act: that is, that we shall be better, braver and more active men if we believe it right to look for what we don't know than if we believe there is no point in looking because what we don't know we can never discover.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato’s “Republic” (or similar Socratic text)
Striving for knowledge and courage makes us better, and seeking the unknown is worthwhile even if discovery is uncertain
In simple terms: Seeking the unknown makes us better, even if uncertain
Key Takeaway
Pursue knowledge and bravery despite uncertainty
Themes
philosophy
courage
knowledge
Mood
inquisitive
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- personal development
- exploration
Key Concepts
Socratic method
intellectual curiosity
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns are you willing to explore?
- How does courage influence your learning journey?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty can deter effort and lead to stagnation
![“I shall be better satisfied if the same can be said of me as was said of the prophet of old, "That I walked in the fear of the Lord, and begat sons and daughters" [Genesis 5:22], than if it were inscribed on my tombstone that I governed the councils or commanded the arms of the whole continent of…” quote by Benjamin Rush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bb7/benjamin-rush-9439_america_i-shall-be-better-satisfied-if-the-same_2532184.jpg)
