--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In order that the mind should see light…" description: "\"In order that the mind should see light instead of darkness, so the entire soul must be turned away from this changing world, until its eye can learn t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/951/socrates-405_aim_in-order-that-the-mind-should-see-light_2265797.jpg" --- # In order that the mind should see light instead of… ![“In order that the mind should see light instead of darkness, so the entire soul must be turned away from this changing world, until its eye can learn to contemplate reality and that supreme splendor which we have called the good. Hence there may well be an art whose aim would be to effect this…” quote by Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/951/socrates-405_aim_in-order-that-the-mind-should-see-light_2265797.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/951/socrates-405_aim_in-order-that-the-mind-should-see-light_2265797.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/951/socrates-405_aim_in-order-that-the-mind-should-see-light_2265797.jpg) > “In order that the mind should see light instead of darkness, so the entire soul must be turned away from this changing world, until its eye can learn to contemplate reality and that supreme splendor which we have called the good. Hence there may well be an art whose aim would be to effect this very thing.” [Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/socrates/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The soul must detach from fleeting worldly concerns to perceive true reality and the ultimate good. **In simple terms:** Turn away from change to see true goodness. Key Takeaway Seek inner focus, avoid distractions. Themes philosophy spirituality knowledge Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - Meditation - study - solitude - mindfulness Key Concepts Platonism metaphysics ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice detachment daily? - What does “the good” mean to you? 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