Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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We ought to fly away from earth to heaven as quickly as we can; and to fly away is to become like God, as far as this is possible; and to become like him is to become holy, just, and wise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that striving for holiness and wisdom brings us closer to divinity.
In this quote, Plato conveys the idea that human beings should aspire to transcend earthly existence and achieve a state that aligns with divine qualities. This transformation involves embodying virtues such as holiness, justice, and wisdom, which are attributes associated with the divine. The act of 'flying away' symbolizes a spiritual ascent towards a higher moral and intellectual state, suggesting that the pursuit of these virtues is a pathway to becoming more godlike.
Themes
HolinessWisdomDivinityVirtueTranscendence
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing personal growth and spirituality.
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