When you think about these quotes and realize they are 2,000 year old, you wonder if it is a reflection of time or mankind. I love the one about children as tyrants. Some things never change.
If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. - Socrates
Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant. - Socrates
Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us. - Socrates
Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers. - Socrates
What most counts is not to live, but to live aright. - Socrates
Comments(5)