In my investigation in the service of the god I found that those who had the highest reputation were nearly the most deficient, while those who were thought to be inferior were more knowledgeable.
SocratesIf the whole world depends on today's youth, I can't see the world lasting another 100 years.
SocratesThe hour of departure has arrived and we go our ways; I to die, and you to live. Which is better? Only God knows.
SocratesIt is possible that a man could live twice as long if he didn't spend the first half of his life acquiring habits that shortens the other half
SocratesThe invention of writing will produce forgetfulness in the minds of those who learn to use it, because they will not practice their memory. Their trust in writing, produced by external characters which are no part of themselves, will discourage the use of their own memory within them. You have invented an elixir not of memory, but of reminding; and you offer your pupils the appearance of wisdom, not true wisdom.
Socrates