Body Quote by Socrates
“'Wars, factions, and fighting,' said Socrates as he looked forward from his last hour, 'have no other origin than this same body and its lusts... We must set the soul free from it; we must behold things as they are. And having thus got rid of the foolishness of the body, we shall be pure and hold converse with the pure, and shall in our own selves have complete knowledge of the Incorruptible which is, I take it, no other than the very truth.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato’s Apology, 399 BC
Socrates argues that bodily desires cause conflict; freeing the soul from these leads to true knowledge and purity.
In simple terms: Freedom from bodily lusts yields pure knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner discipline to seek truth.
Themes
philosophy
self‑knowledge
purity
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- academic study
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
dualism
ethical self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance bodily needs with soul growth?
- What practical steps foster inner freedom?
A Different Perspective
Human nature may resist complete detachment.
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