Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods. -Socrates

 

Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods.


-Socrates
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This quote is just one of 48 total Socrates quotes in our collection. Socrates is known for saying 'Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways - I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.

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The end of life is to be like God, and the soul following God will be like Him.

Socrates
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Envy is the ulcer of the soul. -Socrates
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The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways--I to die and you to live. Which is the better, only God knows.

Socrates
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When the debate is over, slander becomes the tool of the loser.

Socrates
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He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. -Socrates
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The shortest and surest way to live with honour in the world, is to be in reality what we would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find, that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice of them.

Socrates
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