Famous Quotes - Plato

Plato (c.427-c.347 B.C.E) was "an ancient Greek philosopher, the second of the great trio of ancient Greeks-- Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle." (The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1990 edition) He is said to be the author of "Apology", "Lovers", "Laws", and "The Republic".

[the highest form of friendship stems from three things]
"1. Your perception of goodness in your friend."
"2. The feelings of affection that the friendship generates deep within your being."
"3. Mutual interests between you and your best friend."
"He who is of a calm and happy nature will hardly feel the pressure of age, but to him who is of an opposite disposition, youth and age are equally a burden."
"No law or ordinance is mightier than understanding."

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