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Who said it? [Greek Philosopher Quotes Quiz] (1)

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Ancient Greek philosophers used to use few words in short sentences to express ‘pearls of wisdom’ most of which still stand today and can be used as guidelines for our life.

Let us dive into the past, learn a few of the most famous quotes and try to live by them.

  • Question of

    The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

    • Plutarch
    • Plato
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    Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something

    • Plato
    • Socrates
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    The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

    • Socrates
    • Thales
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    Intellect is the swiftest of things, for it runs through everything.

    • Plutarch
    • Thales
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    The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.

    • Plutarch
    • Socrates
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    The beginning is the most important part of the work.

    • Plato
    • Socrates
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    Courage is knowing what not to fear.

    • Protagoras
    • Plato
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    Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.

    • Plutarch
    • Pluto

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Written by katerinaramm

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  6. Unfortunately, I can not participate. Translator does not translate what is written in the photo. If you next type the questions above the answers. We do not all know English. I guess there are other people using the translat

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    • Thank you so much Norman.

      In this case it is not so much about the score, it is about getting to know our past and putting in our lives whatever can make us better.

      We are what we repeatedly do after all, right?
      As Aristotle said, Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit.

      Thank you again!