“There is nothing which for my part I like better, Cephalus, than conversing with aged men; for I regard them as travellers who have gone a journey which I too may have to go, and of whom I ought to inquire, whether the way is smooth and easy, or rugged and difficult.”
In 'The Republic,' Plato presents a dialogue between Socrates, Glaucon, and other philosophers, discussing the nature of justice, the structure of an ideal society, and the role of philosophers as rulers. The work is divided into ten books and delves into various philosophical topics, including the nature of the soul, the nature of justice, and the nature of the state. more
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
“Age had nothing to do with how well my brain worked.”
“What ages you faster, suffering or experience?”
“It surprises many to learn that women don't give up consent when they get married.”
“We know what we should do. Age is no excuse. Do we go to others for permission or for discipline?”
“[A]lthough wisdom is built on life experience, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.”
“Your not old you are like wine, you get better over time." -Melissa Mona”