Socrates’ timeless quotes to be your best self

Socrates

Socrates, a Greek philosopher from Athens, is known as the founder of Western philosophy. Here we list some of his timeless quotes that have stood the test of time, and are relevant even today.

On being open to learning new things

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”― Socrates

On being kind to others

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”― Socrates

On controlling your thoughts

“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.”― Socrates

On being content in life

“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.”― Socrates

On true friendships

“Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.”― Socrates

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On the secret to happiness

“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.”― Socrates

On the power of knowledge

“The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance.”― Socrates

On being curious in life

“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.”― Socrates

On understanding yourself

“To find yourself, think for yourself.”― Socrates

On continuous learning

“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.”― Socrates

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