Socrates

The fewer our wants, the nearer we resemble the gods.

The fewer our wants, the nearer we resemble the gods.

Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat
and drink that they may live.

Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat
and drink that they may live.

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

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

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

Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . read more

Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . comes from virtue.