Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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The disposition of noble dogs is to be gentle with people they know and the opposite with those they don't know...How, then, can the dog be anything other than a lover of learning since it defines what's its own and what's alien.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the nature of dogs and their relationship with humans, emphasizing their capacity for learning and love.
Plato highlights the compassionate nature of dogs towards familiar individuals while being cautious of strangers. This dual disposition illustrates the dog's ability to learn and differentiate between its own kind and others, suggesting that love and learning are intertwined traits, not just for dogs, but potentially for all beings.
Themes
DogsLearningLoveNaturePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about empathy and companionship, one might reference this quote to highlight the loving nature of animals.
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