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Socrates purpose quotes center on living an examined life, where choices align with virtue and truth. He argued that a life without reflection is not worth living. These purpose quotes by Socrates highlight meaning as a practice of aligning values, action, and character.
"I am not a citizen of Athens or Greece, but of the world."
"A man who is good for anything ought not to calculate the chance of living or dying; he ought only to consider whether in doing anything he is doing right or wrong."
"I shall not cease from the practice and teaching of philosophy, as long as I have breath and strength."
"Beware the barrenness of a busy life."
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel."
"I pray Thee, O God, that I may be beautiful within."
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