Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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What is at issue is the conversion of the mind from the twilight of error to the truth, that climb up into the real world which we shall call true philosophy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the journey from ignorance to knowledge through philosophy.
Plato's quote highlights the importance of philosophy as a means to elevate the mind from misconceptions and false beliefs towards a clearer understanding of reality and truth. It suggests that true philosophy is a transformative climb that reveals the authentic nature of the world, moving beyond confusion to enlightenment.
Themes
PhilosophyTruthKnowledgeErrorReal World
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophy class discussion about the nature of reality.
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