Socrates

I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comprehend them with each of my other read more

I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comprehend them with each of my other senses I might blind my soul altogether.

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would read more

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.

I know I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.

I know I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.

When you belong to a minority, you have to be better in order to have the right to be equal.

When you belong to a minority, you have to be better in order to have the right to be equal.

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.