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Socrates

Socrates was too honest to be a politician and live

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Quotes from the Past

The ‘Father of Modern Philosophy’, Socrates was tried and executed for his beliefs. “I was really too honest to be a politician …

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Wisdom begins in wonder. ~ Socrates

May 16, 2021February 20, 2017 by Marika

“Wisdom begins in wonder” is an epigram attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. It is an adaption of a quote found …

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