Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Pleasure is the greatest incentive to evil.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pleasure can lead individuals to commit immoral actions.
In this quote, Plato suggests that the pursuit of pleasure can be a powerful motivating factor that drives people to engage in unethical behavior. He warns that the desire for pleasure may override moral considerations, leading individuals to act in ways that are harmful to themselves and others, thereby highlighting the complexities of human nature and the moral dilemmas we face.
Themes
PleasureEvilMoralityIncentivePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a seminar on ethics might use this quote to highlight the dangers of pursuing personal gratification at the expense of moral values.
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