“There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”

— Socrates · Wisdom quote

There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance. — Socrates quote card
Philosopher · 470 BCE – 399 BCE

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

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