Socrates

The philosophy exam was a piece of cake -- which was a bit of a surprise, actually, because I was read more

The philosophy exam was a piece of cake -- which was a bit of a surprise, actually, because I was expecting some questions on a sheet of paper.

There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.

There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you’ll be happy; if not, you’ll become read more

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you’ll be happy; if not, you’ll become a philosopher.

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we
understand about life, ourselves, and the world read more

True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we
understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.