A person's language resembles their life

Socrates was a Greek philosopher of classical Athens who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.

This quote by Socrates emphasizes the close connection between a person's language and their life.

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Socrates (c. 470 BC – 399 BC) was an influential ancient Greek philosopher known for his Socratic method of questioning and ethical ideas. He left no writings himself, but his thoughts were passed on by students such as Plato.

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