Socrates. Whenever we hear his name, we directly associate him to Philosophy. Philosophy in the sense of what state are we in or how we value our lives unversally. He always talked about on how we perceive our lives relative to the universe. And the greatest and only advice I will always remember from him with our lives would only be:
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
I never thought that aside from this, he has provided more insightful wisdom that will guide his reader through their lives.
Check this 7 Pieces of Life lessons from Socrates:
1. Be Content“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have"This is interesting to think about as we alwyas want more in our lives not knowing that by being able to get what we always wanted will only want more.
2. Faithful are the wounds of a Friend
“Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.”
This is a rather simple yet a profound thought. We are always with people who we enjoy the most and yet we wouldn't know if these guys are the ones who will stick in the end.
“Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults.”
This is a rather simple yet a profound thought. We are always with people who we enjoy the most and yet we wouldn't know if these guys are the ones who will stick in the end.
3. Study
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.”
Although experience is the best teacher, it also won't hurt much if you try to avoid mistakes which are avoidable if you study.
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.”
Although experience is the best teacher, it also won't hurt much if you try to avoid mistakes which are avoidable if you study.
4. Be by Doing
“To do is to be.”
“To do is to be.”
As the quote goes, “Be the change, you want to see.” Don’t just talk about it, be the example, be the leader. Socrates said, “Let him that would move the world, first move himself.” If you can move yourself, than you will easily move others.Walk the talk.
5. Gaining a Reputation
“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.”
Be, in the dark, the way you want to be perceived in the light. If you can master that, you will never need to worry about your reputation. Socrates said, “It is not living that matters, but living rightly.”
Reputation is one of the most important thing to have in our lives.
“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.”
Be, in the dark, the way you want to be perceived in the light. If you can master that, you will never need to worry about your reputation. Socrates said, “It is not living that matters, but living rightly.”
Reputation is one of the most important thing to have in our lives.
6. Avoid False Words
“False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.”
“False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.”
Exaggerations infect the soul!
7. Beware of a Busy Life
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.”
I think this is the most important from all of these
Always remember you should ask yourself this question everyday. The question is, “What am I accomplishing?”Never get lost in the “busy-ness” of life, avoid all of the distractions and attractions.
Article got from Mr. Self Development
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.”
I think this is the most important from all of these
Always remember you should ask yourself this question everyday. The question is, “What am I accomplishing?”Never get lost in the “busy-ness” of life, avoid all of the distractions and attractions.
Article got from Mr. Self Development
