Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Perfect wisdom has four parts: Wisdom, the principle of doing things aright. Justice, the principle of doing things equally in public and private. Fortitude, the principle of not fleeing danger, but meeting it. Temperance, the principle of subduing desires and living moderately.
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What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the four essential virtues necessary for a wise and balanced life.
Plato outlines a framework of perfect wisdom consisting of four virtues: wisdom, justice, fortitude, and temperance. Each virtue embodies important principles for navigating life; wisdom guides the correct actions, justice ensures fairness and equality, fortitude encourages bravery in facing challenges, and temperance promotes moderation in desires. Together, these virtues form a holistic approach to living wisely.
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WisdomJusticeFortitudeTemperanceVirtues
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This quote can be used in a philosophy class discussion to explore the foundations of moral character.
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