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True opinions are a fine thing and do all sorts of good so long as they stay in their place; but they will not stay long. They run away from a man's mind, so they are not worth much until you tether them by working out the reason. Once they are tied down, they become knowledge, and are stable.

Plato
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Plato's Popular Quotes

The beginning is the chiefest part of any work.

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You must base the Wisdom on Love.

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Reality is created by the mind, we can change our reality by changing our mind.

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Don't force your children into your ways, for they were created for a time different from your own.

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The right question is usually more important than the right answer.

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The cause of all sins in every case lies in the person's excessive love of self.

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