Accounts Quote by Xenophanes
![“...for our wisdom is better than the strength of men or of horses. ... nor is it right to prefer strength to excellent wisdom. For if there should be in the city [any athlete whose skill] is honoured more than strength ... the city would not on that account be any better governed.” quote by Xenophanes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e65/xenophanes-16062_accounts_for-our-wisdom-is-better-than-the-streng_36482.jpg)
“...for our wisdom is better than the strength of men or of horses. ... nor is it right to prefer strength to excellent wisdom. For if there should be in the city [any athlete whose skill] is honoured more than strength ... the city would not on that account be any better governed.”
About This Quote
True governance depends on wisdom, not physical might; valuing strength over insight leads to poorer rule.
In simple terms: Wisdom outweighs brute force in leadership.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize intellect over brawn.
Themes
leadership
wisdom
governance
strength vs intellect
values
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- city council decisions
- military leadership
- public policy formation
- community conflict resolution
Key Concepts
political philosophy
ethical hierarchy
Practical Applications
- advising civic leaders
- designing governance frameworks
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a society measure the value of wisdom versus strength?
- What mechanisms ensure wise counsel prevails over force?
![“Education is not confined to books, and the finest characters often graduate from no college, but make experience their master, and life their book. [Some care] only for the mental culture, and [are] in danger of over-studying, under the delusion . . . that learning must be had at all costs…” quote by Louisa May Alcott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c55/louisa-may-alcott-318_book_education-is-not-confined-to-books-and-t_776342.jpg)
