“The prison of lust is just that very one of which the soul shuts the doors upon herself; for each act of indulgence is the shooting of a fresh bolt.”
Book:The Phaedo of Plato
Quote by Plato
Work
The Phaedo of Plato
The Phaedo is a significant work in the philosophy of Plato, focusing on the afterlife and the existence of the soul after death. It features a discussion among Socrates, his students, and other philosophers, including the famous argument about the soul's pre-existence and its journey after death. more
Author
Plato
Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more
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