Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them into two separate parts, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other halves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote illustrates the idea that humans are incomplete and seek their other halves to achieve wholeness.
This quote from Plato encapsulates the philosophical idea of love and human connection by suggesting that humans were once whole but were split by a divine power, leaving them forever longing for their missing parts. It reflects on the nature of relationships and the intrinsic desire for unity and companionship, highlighting that love is a quest to find someone who complements and completes us.
Themes
LoveConnectionWholenessRelationshipsUnity
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, to illustrate the enduring search for love.
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