Quote by Socrates on Freedom and Pleasures

„How can you call a man free when his pleasures rule over him.“

SokratesSocrates questions a man's freedom when his pleasures rule over him.
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Socrates was a Greek philosopher of classical Athens who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.

This quote by Socrates reflects the philosophical question of true freedom and self-control.


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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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