Quotes by Socrates

Ordinary people seem not to realize that those who really apply themse >>

Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best wha >>

I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comp >>

Quotations about Education

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. >>

In true education, anything that comes to our hand is as good as a boo >>

We live less and less, and we learn more and more. Sensibility is surr >>

Whom do I call educated? First, those who manage well the circumstances they encounter day by day. Next, those who are decent and honorable in their intercourse with all men, bearing easily and good naturedly what is offensive in others and being as agreeable and reasonable to their associates as is humanly possible to be... those who hold their pleasures always under control and are not ultimately overcome by their misfortunes... those who are not spoiled by their successes, who do not desert their true selves but hold their ground steadfastly as wise and sober -- minded men.

Socrates