TIMELESS WISDOM

Here are some of the most famous and profound quotations attributed to Socrates:

1. "The unexamined life is not worth living."
• This is perhaps the most famous quote by Socrates, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and philosophical inquiry.
2. "I know that I know nothing."
• This statement reflects Socrates’ wisdom philosophy, where true wisdom comes from acknowledging ignorance.
3. "There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance."
• Socrates believed that knowledge leads to virtue and ignorance is the root of wrongdoing.
4. "To find yourself, think for yourself."
• Encouraging individuals to seek personal wisdom and avoid blindly following others.
5. "Be as you wish to seem."
• Socrates emphasized the importance of aligning one’s actions with values and ideals.
6. "An honest man is always a child."
• This quote highlights the value of innocence and honesty in human behavior.
7. "Wisdom begins in wonder."
• Socrates believed that curiosity and wonder are the starting points of true knowledge.
8. "He who is not contented with what he has would not be contented with what he would like to have."
• This speaks to contentment and the futility of endless desires.
9. "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
• A reaffirmation of the Socratic paradox about the limits of human knowledge.
10. "Know thyself."
• A timeless reminder of self-awareness and understanding one's own nature, often attributed to Socrates.

These quotes capture the essence of Socratic thought, mainly his focus on ethics, knowledge, and self-inquiry.