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knowledge Plato

Plato | knowledge

And what, Socrates, is the food of the soul? Surely, I said, knowledge is the food of the soul.

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inspirational Plato

Plato | inspirational

Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself.

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Plato

Plato | imagination

Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.

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Home Plato

Plato | home

The rulers of the state are the only persons who ought to have the privilege of lying, either at home or abroad they may be allowed to lie for the good of the state.

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history Plato

Plato | history

Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.

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health Plato

Plato | health

Attention to health is life’s greatest hindrance.

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happiness Plato

Plato | happiness

Our object in the construction of the state is the greatest happiness of the whole, and not that of any one class.

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happiness Plato

Plato | happiness

The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.

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great Plato

Plato | great

Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.

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great Plato

Plato | great

I exhort you also to take part in the great combat, which is the combat of life, and greater than every other earthly conflict.

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