"He who has lived as a true philosopher has reason to be of good cheer when he is about to die, and that after death he may hope to receive the greatest good in the other world." (Plato, 428-347BC)
FAMOUS ATHENIAN TEACHERS
"The unexamined life is not worth living for a human being." (Plato. 380BC) |
Socrates
Greek Athenian philosopher who greatly influenced the educational system in Athens.
"That man is wisest who, like Socrates, realises that his wisdom is worthless." (Plato, 428-347BC) “Even now I'm well aware that if I allowed myself to listen to him I couldn't resist but would have the same experience again. He makes me admit that, in spite of my great defects, I neglect myself and instead get involved in Athenian politics. So I force myself to block my ears and go away, like someone escaping from the Sirens, to prevent myself sitting there beside him till I grow old.” (Plato, 385-380BC) |