A system of morality that is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception that has nothing sound in it and nothing true.
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The perfect human being is all human beings put together, it is a collective, it is all of us together that make perfection.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True perfection comes from the unity and collective efforts of all people.
This quote by Socrates emphasizes that the concept of a perfect human being is not found in an individual but rather arises from the collective qualities and characteristics of all human beings. It suggests that our strengths, weaknesses, and unique attributes come together to create a more complete and 'perfect' representation of humanity.
Themes
PerfectionUnityCollectiveHumanityTogetherness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a team-building workshop to emphasize the importance of collaboration.
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I am wiser than this man, for neither of us appears to know anything great and good; but he fancies he knows something, although he knows nothing; whereas I, as I do not know anything, so I do not fancy I do. In this trifling particular, then, I appear to be wiser than he, because I do not fancy I know what I do not know.
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Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued." "It is not living that matters, but living rightly. The unexamined life is not worth living.
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