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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All things in moderation, including moderation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of balance in life and suggests that even moderation itself should be practiced in moderation.
Socrates' quote, 'All things in moderation, including moderation,' highlights the concept that while moderation is a valuable principle for living a balanced life, one should not take it to extremes. It serves as a reminder that rigid adherence to moderation can itself become an excessive behavior, and sometimes it is necessary to indulge in certain things for the sake of joy and fulfillment.
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BalanceModerationLifestylePhilosophyLife Lessons
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about wellness, one might say, 'Remember Socrates' wisdom: All things in moderation.'
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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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The unexamined life is not worth living.
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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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