“Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.”

— Plato · Wisdom quote

Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. — Plato quote card
Philosopher · 428 BCE – 348 BCE

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

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