Man...is a tame or civilized animal; never the less, he requires proper instruction and a fortunate nature, and then of all animals he becomes the most divine and most civilized; but if he be insufficiently or ill- educated he is the most savage of earthly creatures. -Plato

 

Man...is a tame or civilized animal; never the less, he requires proper instruction and a fortunate nature, and then of all animals he becomes the most divine and most civilized; but if he be insufficiently or ill- educated he is the most savage of earthly creatures.


-Plato
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This quote is just one of 81 total Plato quotes in our collection. Plato is known for saying 'Man...is a tame or civilized animal; never the less, he requires proper instruction and a fortunate nature, and then of all animals he becomes the most divine and most civilized; but if he be insufficiently or ill- educated he is the most savage of earthly creatures.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

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No law or ordinance is mightier than understanding.

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If one has made a mistake, and fails to correct it, one has made a greater mistake.

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Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself.

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When men speak ill of thee, live so as nobody may believe them.

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