Great Quotes About Personal Development from Socrates
Socrates was a Greek philosopher who lived from 470 BCE to 399 BCE. We don’t have access to any writings from Socrates. Much of what we attribute to Socrates comes from the writings of one of his students, Plato.
I’ve collected several useful Quotes about personal growth from Socrates on this page. Enjoy!
Socratic Quotes About Taking Action
“Let him who would move the world first move himself.”― Socrates
“If you want to be a good saddler, saddle the worst horse; for if you can tame one, you can tame all.”― Socrates
“To be is to do”― Socrates
Socratic Quotes About Self Development
“Be as you wish to seem.”― Socrates
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.” ― Socrates
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” ― Socrates
“Know thyself.” ― Socrates
“We cannot live better than in seeking to become better.” ― Socrates
“Prefer knowledge to wealth, for the one is transitory, the other perpetual.” ― Socrates
“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” ― Socrates
Socratic Quotes About Life
“True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.” ― Socrates
“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.” ― Socrates
“Do not do to others what angers you if done to you by others.” ― Socrates
“Every action has its pleasures and its price.” ― Socrates
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” ― Socrates
Thanks for reviewing these quotes about personal development from Socrates. Which was your favorite? Let me know in the comment section.
I like the quote about saddling a horse. I love taking on tough challenges. It makes future challenges seem less daunting…
Choose to make it a great day!
