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Discover Gems of Wisdom in These Socrates Quotes

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Socrates is synonymous with philosophy. One of the earliest known philosophers, Socrates laid the foundation for Western philosophy. Unfortunately, Socrates did not publish his philosophy. So most of the information about Socrates is gathered from Plato's writings. You will discover gems of wisdom in these quotes of Socrates, the enigmatic philosopher.

Desire
Be as you wish to seem.

Writing
Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.

Character
He is the richest who is content with the least.

Action
Let him who would move the world first move himself.

Power
Let him who would move the world, first move himself.

Integrity
Nothing can harm a good man, either in life or after death.

Famous People
The nearest way to glory is to strive to be what you wish to be thought to be.

Life
The unexamined life is not worth living.

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