Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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And the quality of good judgement is clearly a form of knowledge and skill, as it is because of knowledge and not because of ignorance that we judge well.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good judgment stems from knowledge and skill rather than ignorance.
In this quote, Plato emphasizes the importance of knowledge and skill in making sound judgments. He suggests that it is through understanding and learning that we develop the ability to judge situations effectively, rather than relying on ignorance, which can lead to poor decisions.
Themes
JudgmentKnowledgeSkillWisdomDecision-Making
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership seminar, the speaker quoted Plato to highlight the importance of informed decision-making.
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