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Quote by Socrates on Knowledge and Wealth

„Prefer knowledge to wealth, for the one is transitory, the other perpetual.“

SokratesSocrates emphasizes in his quote the eternal value of knowledge over transient wealth.
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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 emphasizes the importance of knowledge over material wealth.


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Inspirational Sokrates quote image about the lasting value of knowledge over wealth

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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