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Phaedrus [-15--50] Roman
Rank: 101
Poet, Book by Plato


The Phaedrus, written by Plato, is a dialogue between Plato's protagonist, Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues. The Phaedrus was presumably composed around 370 BC, about the same time as Plato's Republic and Symposium.

Patience, Intelligence, Learning, Power, Truth

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The mind ought sometimes to be diverted that it may return to better thinking. Learning
101
An alliance with a powerful person is never safe. Power
102
Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many.
103
Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct. Patience
104
Whoever is detected in a shameful fraud is ever after not believed even if they speak the truth. Truth
105
Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty.
106
Success tempts many to their ruin.
107
A learned man has always riches in himself.
108
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the attempt.
109
The intelligence of few perceives what has been carefully hidden in the recesses of the mind. Intelligence
110
Everyone is bound to bear patiently the results of his own example. Patience
111
The humble are in danger when those in power disagree.
112
It is the part of a fool to give advice to others and not himself to be on his guard.
113
The only problem with seeing too much is that it makes you insane.
114
Submit to the present evil, lest a greater one befall you.
115
Witticisms please as long as we keep them within boundaries, but pushed to excess they cause offense.
116
Strangers he gulls, but friends make fun of him.
117
That only is a disgrace to a man which he has deserved to suffer.
118
The bow kept taut will quickly break, kept loosely strung, it will serve you when you need it.
119
In outward show so splendid and so vain; 'tis but a gilded block without a brain.
120
In a change of masters the poor change nothing except their master's name.
121
I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty.
122

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