“The greatest good of a man is daily to converse about virtue.”

— Socrates · Wisdom quote

The greatest good of a man is daily to converse about virtue. — Socrates quote card
Philosopher · 470 BCE – 399 BCE

Greek philosopher of Athens, central figure of Western philosophy; left no writings.

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