A system of morality that is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception that has nothing sound in it and nothing true.
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No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training... what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Physical training is essential for everyone, and neglecting it is a missed opportunity to experience one's full potential.
In this quote, Socrates emphasizes the importance of physical training and the responsibility of every individual to engage in it. He suggests that growing old without recognizing and developing the capabilities of one's body is not only a personal failure but also a disgrace, as it denies the beauty and strength that human beings can achieve through consistent effort and dedication to fitness.
Themes
Physical TrainingFitnessHealthStrengthBeautyResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a health and wellness conference.
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I am wiser than this man, for neither of us appears to know anything great and good; but he fancies he knows something, although he knows nothing; whereas I, as I do not know anything, so I do not fancy I do. In this trifling particular, then, I appear to be wiser than he, because I do not fancy I know what I do not know.
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The unexamined life is not worth living.
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Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued." "It is not living that matters, but living rightly. The unexamined life is not worth living.
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