“Written words...seem to talk to you as though they were intelligent, but if you ask them anything about what they say, from a desire to be instructed, they go on telling you just the same thing forever. And once a thing is put in writing, the composition, whatever it may be, drifts all over the place, getting into the hands not only of those who understand it, but equally of those who have no business with it; it doesn't know how to address the right people, and not address the wrong. [Socrates]”
Quote by Plato
Book:Phaedrus
Work
Phaedrus
In this classic work, Plato presents a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus, a young man who is also a charioteer. The conversation delves into the nature of love, the role of the soul, and the importance of virtue. The dialogue is structured around the story of Eros, the god of love, and his journey through the cosmos, offering profound insights into human nature and the pursuit of wisdom. more
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