Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Compulsory learning does not lead to true understanding or retention of knowledge.
This quote by Plato emphasizes that knowledge gained through force or obligation lacks depth and permanence in oneβs intellect. When individuals are coerced into learning, they often fail to internalize the information, resulting in superficial understanding rather than genuine comprehension and skill.
Themes
KnowledgeLearningEducationUnderstandingCompulsion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about educational reform, one might say, 'As Plato reminds us, knowledge obtained under compulsion lacks true retention.'
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