Argument Quote by Socrates
![“...[W]e must not let it enter our minds that there may be no validity in argument. On the contrary we should recognize that we ourselves are still intellectual invalids; but that we must brace ourselves and do our best to become healthy... No greater misfortune could happen to anyone than that of…” quote by Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/824/socrates-405_argument_w-e-must-not-let-it-enter-our-minds-that_338816.jpg)
““...[W]e must not let it enter our minds that there may be no validity in argument. On the contrary we should recognize that we ourselves are still intellectual invalids; but that we must brace ourselves and do our best to become healthy... No greater misfortune could happen to anyone than that of developing a dislike for argument.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Apology, 399 BC
We must accept that arguments are valuable and that we are fallible, striving to improve our reasoning health.
In simple terms: Arguments are essential; we are imperfect but can grow.
Key Takeaway
Embrace debate to strengthen mind.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
self-improvement
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic discussions
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Socratic method
intellectual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay open to critique?
- What habits foster healthy debate?
A Different Perspective
Arguments can become hostile if not managed respectfully.
![“...never [enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never saw an instance of one of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many, on their getting warm, becoming rude, & shooting one another. ... When I hear another express an opinion which is not mine, I say to myself…” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a82/thomas-jefferson-43_politics_never-enter-into-dispute-or-argument-wit_2220825.jpg)
