Sokrates Socrates (Σωκρᾰ́της)

Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder.

If a rich man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.

As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will, he will be sure to repent.

The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.

Give me beauty in the inward soul; for outward beauty I'm not likely to have. May I reckon the wise to be wealthy, and those who need the least to be most like the Gods.

Give me beauty in the inward soul; for outward beauty I'm not likely to have. May I reckon the wise to be wealthy, and those who need the least to be most like the Gods.

Let him that would move the world first move himself.

What you cannot enforce, do not command.

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.

Death is one of two things;Either it is annihilation,and the dead have no consciousness of anything;or as we are told,it is really a change,a migration of the soul from this place to another"

In every one of us,there are two ruling and directing principles,whose guidance we follow whereever they may lead us,the one being an innate desire for pleasure,the other,an acquired judgement which aspires us to excellence"

There is one good; Knowledge, and one evil; Ignorance.

The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

In every one of us,there are two ruling and directing principles,whose guidance we follow whereever they may lead us,the one being an innate desire for pleasure,the other,an acquired judgement which aspires us to excellence"

Everyone should be married. If it is successful, you will become happy. If not, you will become a philosopher.

Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers.

By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.

He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.

Falling down is not a failure. Failure comes when you stay where you have fallen.