“A written discourse on any subject is bound to contain much that is fanciful.”
Book:Plato: Phaedrus
Quote by Plato
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Plato: Phaedrus
In this dialogue, Socrates discusses the nature of love, the soul, and the nature of the good life with his student Phaedrus. The text explores themes of virtue, the nature of the soul, and the importance of storytelling. 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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