“Bodily exercise, when compulsory, does no harm to the body; but knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind.”

— Plato · Wisdom quote

“Bodily exercise, when compulsory, does no harm to the body; but knowledge which is acquired under compulsion obtains no hold on the mind.”

— PLATO

Philosopher · 428 BCE – 348 BCE

Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and author of The Republic.

More quotes by Plato · Browse all quotes on QuotePlace

More like this

The beginning is the most important part of the work. — Plato
The beginning is the most important part of the work.
Plato
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. — Plato
Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.
Plato
The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself. — Plato
The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself.
Plato