Socrates Quote on Youth, Wisdom, and Society

„The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint. They talk as if they alone knew everything and what passes for wisdom with us is foolishness with them. As for girls, they are forward, immodest and unwomanly in speech, behaviour and dress.“

SokratesSocrates critiques youth and their attitudes towards wisdom, parents, and society in antiquity in this quote.
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Socrates was a Greek philosopher of classical Athens who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.

A historical quote from Socrates about the perception of youth in antiquity, reflecting cultural attitudes and generational conflicts.


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Sokrates quote about young people, wisdom, parents, and changing social values

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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