Calm Quote by Socrates
“The greatest flood has the soonest ebb; the sorest tempest the most sudden calm; the hottest love the coldest end; and from the deepest desire oftentimes ensues the deadliest hate.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato’s “Gorgias” (approx. 380 BC)
Extreme conditions often reverse: floods recede, storms calm, love cools, desire can breed hate.
In simple terms: Intense experiences can flip into opposites.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for paradoxes in life.
Themes
philosophy
paradox
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationships
- politics
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
stoicism
dialectic
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen a crisis become calm?
- What desires turn into hostility?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex causes.
