Socrates Quotes (59+)

Enjoy the best Socrates Quotes. Quotations by Socrates (Greek Philosopher)
Born: -

The unexamined life is not worth living.

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would appear to be.

I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.

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

The only real wisdom is knowing you know nothing.

The hottest love has the coldest end.

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

Understanding a question is half the answer.

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

Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.

I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.

Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of.

About the Author

Socrates (c. 470–399 BC) was a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is best known for the Socratic method of questioning and his famous assertion that 'the unexamined life is not worth living.'