Socrates was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is well known for his Western philosophy. His keen interest was in Epistemology. Socrates philosophy in Western ethics is known as the tradition of thought. He was considered the father of ancient philosophy. Socrates life has been full of Science and Spirituality.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
Socrates
According to Socrates, the meaning of life or the purpose of life should be both personal and spiritual. One should focus on developing his skills in both personal and spiritual parts of life. A life that is unknown to himself is not considered to be fulfilled life.
We search for the meaning of life or a purpose of life in the material world with full filling our desires and dreams. The real answers lie within us. We never acknowledge or appreciate ourselves, we always keep blaming and hurting ourselves for no reason. The meaning of life or the purpose of life is not to be searched but it has to be discovered by questioning our existence.
“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.”
Socrates
Examine your thoughts and behavior within yourself or talk with your partner and discuss how your behavior is affecting others. Find the meaning of living, don’t just breathe.
Socrates’ quotes are helping many lives to lead their life in a manner. Socrates has been influential to many in his era such as well know the face, Plato. Socrates has been iconic in the world of Spirituality and Science. Questions such as the meaning of life or the purpose of life or the meaning of our existence and universe have been deeply touched by Socrates.
“To know, is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.”
Socrates
“To find yourself, think for yourself.”
Socrates
“The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance.”
Socrates
“Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.”
Socrates
“Every action has its pleasures and its prices.”
Socrates
“Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.”
Socrates
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”
Socrates
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