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Delphi Complete Works of Isocrates (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Isocrates (Illustrated) includes all of Isocrates' extant works, providing a comprehensive look into the thoughts and teachings of this influential figure in ancient Greek philosophy. The book is designed to be accessible to both scholars and general readers, with illustrations that offer visual context and insight into the text. more

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Isocrates
Isocrates

Isocrates, a renowned Greek orator and philosopher, lived from 436 BC to 338 BC. He is known for his eloquence and profound philosophical thoughts, being one of the founders of Greek rhetorical theory. Isocrates advocated for the cultivation of moral and intellectual virtues in citizens through education, emphasizing personal修养 and social responsibility. more

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“Never hope to conceal any shameful thing which you have done; for even if you do conceal it from others, your own heart will know. … Pursue the enjoyments which are of good repute; for pleasure attended by honor is the best thing in the world, but pleasure without honor is the worst.”

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“Those who directed the state in the time of Solon and Cleisthenes did not establish a polity which ... trained the citizens in such fashion that they looked upon insolence as democracy, lawlessness as liberty, impudence of speech as equality, and licence to do what they pleased as happiness, but rather a polity which detested and punished such men and by so doing made all the citizens better and wiser.”

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“And let no one suppose that I claim that just living can be taught for, in a word, I hold that there does not exist an art of the kind which can implant sobriety and justice into depraved natures. Nevertheless, I do think that the study of political discourse can help more than any other thing to stimulate and form such qualities of character”

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“It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs, therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity or undue depression in adversity.”

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