Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Self conquest is the greatest of victories.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The most significant achievement is mastering oneself.
This quote by Plato emphasizes the idea that true victory lies not in conquering others or external challenges, but in conquering oneβs own desires, fears, and weaknesses. It suggests that self-discipline and personal growth are paramount to achieving greatness in life.
Themes
Self ConquestVictorySelf MasteryPersonal GrowthWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal development.
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